Christ Caring for People

         Through People

Stephen Ministry is a trained confidential ministry. Those receiving care can be sure that their identity and what goes on in the caring relationship will remain private.

The Birth of Stephen Ministry

                         at Trinity

In the spring of 2000, Stephen Ministry, a Christ-centered organization, came to Trinity Presbyterian Church to provide sound, practical, and life-changing resources for our congregation. Since then, 32 trained Stephen Ministers have brought every day care to those who have needed Christ's healing love. They have provided and continue to provide a safe, positive, and kind environment in which people can feel respect, and experience a confidential relationship. Currently, 16 Stephen Ministers and 3 Stephen Leaders serve our church.

If you would like a Stephen Minister to call on you, a loved one, or a friend, please call a Stephen Leader.

Wilson Barker (941) 493-1439

Barb Middelthon (941) 486-4210

or Paul Mrha (941) 485-8575

or

email StephenMinistry

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     Meet the Needs of People

• The hospitalized

• The terminally ill and their families

• People who move in and out of our community

• Those grieving a death or serious loss

• The homebound and institutionalized

• The aging and elderly

• Those with disabilities and their families

• Those facing life transitions

• The separated or divorced

• Households experiencing birth or adoption

• Those in spiritual crisis

To Become a Stephen Minister

Generally, classes begin the second week of October and end May of the following year. Except for holidays, students meet once a week for two and a half hours. Materials and instruction are free to members of Trinity Presbyterian Church, which asks for a commitment of two years of service. For additional information, contact the church office or a Stephen Leader.