Stephen Ministry at PLCC
 PLCC's Stephen Ministry provides Christ-centered, compassionate,
confidential, one-on-one care to those who are struggling with life's crises and
challenges.
Our care is offered to the entire Christian community in the Sammamish
area. It is not limited to PLCC members/attendees.
Who Might Ask for a Stephen Minister?
If you are feeling lonely, experiencing a crisis, struggling through a
difficult time, or simply find yourself stressed by everyday life, contact
a Stephen Ministry Coordinator
to learn more about Stephen Ministry. Our
Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you, with Christ at the center of
their care!
If you have a friend who needs a Stephen Minister, either
suggest that they call or ask their permission for you to
call on their behalf.
What Does a Stephen Minister Do?
Stephen Ministers are Care-Givers; God
is the Cure-Giver
The role of a Stephen Minister is to give care. They listen, empathize,
encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support on a weekly basis
to their care receivers for as long as the need persists. God works in and
through them to bring hope and healing.
Stephen Ministers may be thought of as the
After People.
What is it Like to Have a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministry Provides Confidential
Care
Nobody will know you have a Stephen Minister. All of your conversations will
be held in utmost confidence. Your Stephen Minister will be in a peer
supervision group, but your identity will not be known.
You will probably meet with your Stephen Minister about once a week for an
hour at a mutually agreed-upon location.
Your Stephen Minister will meet you where you are in your faith. Christ will
be at the center of your relationship. Your Stephen Minister will listen to you
and pray for you and extend Christ’s love to you.
That Sounds Good. How Do I Get a Stephen Minister?
Contact
a Stephen Ministry Coordinator.
The Stephen Ministry program will be described to you in detail. If your
needs are within the scope of Stephen Ministry, and they will prayerfully match
you with an available Stephen Minister.
What if I Think I’d Want to Become a Stephen Minister?
We offer training courses periodically. A training class will have a minimum
of six participants. The training requires 50 hours of class time, with
supplementary reading assignments. You may be a perfect candidate to
become a Stephen Minister.
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Life Happens
grief
job loss
feeling disconnected
separation and divorce
illness or injury
worries about parents
worries about children
hopelessness
depression
confusion
loneliness
You are not alone.
Talk to someone who cares.
contact
a Stephen Ministry Coordinator.
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