A Stephen Minister is:
A child of God who walks beside a hurting person
A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care
Someone who will listen without judgment
A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say—and even your identity—confidential
A Stephen Minister is not:
A counselor or therapist
A problem-solver
Someone who runs errands or helps with chores
A casual visitor
Want to know more about Stephen Ministry? Click the links on the left for more information or contact Valerie Loner, Minister of Nurture, at vloner@hillsideumc.org.
