Are you going through a difficult time?
Consider the encouragement and support of a Christian Caregiver.
Stephen Ministry is an integral part of Greentree Community Church's CARES ministry. Compassionate caregivers are available to those who find themselves in many of life's transitions or crises. If you are in need of a listening ear our prayerful companions are available.
A Stephen Minister is for those who are ...
In a spiritual struggle. Grieving the death of a loved one. Hospitalized or recovering from hospitalization. Unemployed or in a job crisis. Coping with a chronic, terminal, or serious illness. Caring for a family member with some kind of disability. Facing a life transition. Dealing with separation or divorce. Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Going through the process of adoption. Victims of a disaster or accident. Lonely or discouraged. Suffering through a lost relationship. Experienced a miscarriage. Recently relocated to St. Louis.
A Stephen Minister is ...
A church member who has received extensive training in compassionate, empathetic listening. Someone who walks beside a hurting person. A person who is ready to focus on your concerns in a non-judgmental way. Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for an hour a week, for several weeks or months, as the need indicates. A trustworthy, dependable, confidant who will keep everything you say - and even your identity - confidentia. Someone who is carefully matched with a person in need (men with men, women with women). Someone who will pray and share scripture with you at your request
A Stephen Minister is not ...
Someone who runs errands or helps with chores. A casual visitor. A counselor or therapist.
To hear a personal perspective about our Stephen Ministry, click the following link to view a 6-minute video:
If you would like a Stephen Minister or would like to join our ministry team for training, contact: Karen Lovell, 314.909.9197 x 154.
Please join us in supporting and encouraging Ellen Redelfs, one of our own members and loved Stephen leaders. Ellen has ministered to many in our church body, and her cheerfulness and positive attitude are contagious. She has been a Stephen Minister since 2001 and a Stephen leader since 2006. This year she was diagnosed with acute chemo - induced leukemia as a result of a bout of cancer 10 years ago. Ellen began outpatient treatment in late April at the Siteman Cancer Center in preparation for stem cell transplants. She has a Caring Bridge website: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ellenredelfs, where you can keep up-to-date in her journey. Please keep Ellen and her husband Bob in your prayers.