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 Benefit From Having 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! For more information regarding Stephen Ministry, Click Here.
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. Click Here for instructions on how to refer someone to a Stephen Minister.
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, 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.
