Stephen Ministers extend the care of the congregations to those with a variety of needs.

First Presbyterian Church's 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.

We all experience challenges in life - times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as - 

• loss of a loved one
  
• hospitalization
  
• divorce or separation
  
• loneliness or discouragement
  
• spititual crisis
  
• unemployment or a job crisis
  
• a terminal illness
  
• incarceration
  
• aging
  
• birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
  
• a chronic illness
  
• relocation
  
• recovery after an accident or disaster
  
• and many more.
  

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: the identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private.

Could you or someone you know benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister? Are you interested in becoming a Stephen Minister? Contact John or Nancy Mallory, our Stephen Leaders, at (830) 285-1201 or contact the church office at (830) 257-3310.