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Stephen Ministry at CBFC Would you like to be a part of a ministry that makes a real difference in others' lives when they need it most - and in your own? Consider becoming a Stephen Minister! Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this exciting ministry. Calvary Bible Fellowship Church has completed training 4 Stephen Ministers. We are currently assigning these Stephen Ministers to those who could use a listening ear. If you or someone you know would like to talk to someone about this ministry, call the church office or one of our Stephen Leaders. "We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us." 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Stephen Ministry Leaders
History: Stephen Ministry began in 1975. The Stephen Series is now in more than 9,000 congregations from more than 100 Christian denominations, in all 50 states, nine Canadian provinces, and 21 other countries. More than 50,000 pastors, church staff, and laypersons have been trained as Stephen Leaders (those who oversee and direct Stephen Ministry in the congregation) at a Stephen Series Leader's Training Course. More than 450,000 people have trained as Stephen Ministers in their congregations. More than a million people have received care from a Stephen Minister in a formal one-to-one Stephen Ministry caring relationship, and millions of others have received care from Stephen Ministers in informal ways. If you would like more information on this ministry, please contact the church office. |
