St. Paul Stephen Ministry

St. Paul Lutheran Church is an active Stephen Ministry congregation. The goal of Stephen Ministry is to provide Christ centered care for individuals working through a personal crisis.

Situations that would benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister include: hospitalization, terminal illness, bereavement, depression, loneliness, job loss, among other difficulties we may encounter in our lives.

Stephen Ministers undergo an intensive training program in Christian caring skills. This training is conducted under the guidance of the St. Paul Stephen Leaders. Stephen Ministers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to listen, empathize, encourage, and pray with his or her care receiver, walking with him or her during this difficult time in a confidential one-on-one relationship.

Other than time, there is no cost to meet with a Stephen Minister. If you feel that you or a loved one would benefit from confidential caring and Christian support, please contact the church office 561-395-0433 or one of the pastors of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

If you are led to consider serving the Lord by becoming a Stephen Minister, think and pray about this opportunity to serve. Please contact one Gail Fritsche or Carl Schiefer in the St. Paul Office at 561-395-0433, ext 118 or carl@stpaulboca.com