What is a Stephen minister?  Stephen ministers are lay people, Christian men and women, trained to provide one on one care to people experiencing a difficult time such as divorce, grief, job loss, chronic or terminal illness or separation due to military deployment.  Stephen ministers come from all walks of life.  Their commonality?  A passion for bringing Christ's love and care during a time of need. They are trained by the congregation 's Stephen leaders.  The training they receive equips them to provide high quality care to people who are hurting. A Stephen minister begins a caring relationship when he or she is matched with a person experiencing a life crisis.  The Stephen minister then meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support.  The relationship lasts as long as the person is in need of care.  If you sense that God might be calling you to serve as a Stephen minister or If you or someone you know need help with feelings of pain and distress, contact Dave Brower.