Stephen Ministry

Mt. Zion is fortunate to have trained Stephen Ministers among us!  Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of training in how to be Caring Companions to those going through a crisis or a difficult time in their lives.   Stephen Ministers are not counselors.  Instead, they are committed members of our church who are trained to listen confidentially and visit consistently.

The Stephen Ministry motto is, "God is the Cure-giver, we are the Care-givers."  Upon request only, Stephen Ministers are sent to members and non-members who need a Christian friend to be with them and pray with them as they face a difficult situation, such as hospitalization, childbirth, separation and grief, anxiety and depression, loss of spouse, retirement changes, unemployment, or loss of mobility.

If you or someone you know could benefit from a Stephen Minister, please call the church office (704-892-8566) and we will help determine if a Stephen Minister can be assigned.  If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact the church office and one of our Stephen leaders will contact you.

 

For more information please visit the National Stephen Ministry website by clicking here, www.stephenministries.org