What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is a ministry at St. Catherine’s in which trained and supervised lay persons provide one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and the community. 

Stephen Ministers: The After People

People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minister?”  Stephen Ministers are:

• members of the congregation that have received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care. 

• their role is to listen, care, pray and encourage.

• One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People.

Stephen Ministers are there:

• after the phone call you hoped you would never get.

• after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you held at bay come crashing in on you.

• after the doctor says, “I am sorry, but there’s nothing more we can do.

• after the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, “Welcome to your new home.”

• after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away – and the house is suddenly empty.

• after you find the pink slip with your final paycheck.

• after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out.

• they are ready to come alongside you – your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives – and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed.

Would You Like to Receive Care from a Stephen Minister?  Please contact:

Mother Pat

David Moore

Would you like to find out about being “an after person”?  Please speak to one of the Stephen Leaders for more information.

David Moore

Terri Gabrielson

Natalie Whitlow