Our Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. 

To request a Stephen Minister or for information on how to become one, contact the Church Office at 239-482-2030.

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​A Stephen Minister is:

• A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting.

• A congregation member with gifts of caregiving, who was carefully selected to serve in this role.

• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care.

• A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages.

• Someone who will meet faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there's a need.