The Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus' command to love one another. Through one-to-one caring relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to support them in time of confusion, stress, grief or loneliness. Thomas Church as a team of nine Stephen Ministers.
What is a Stephen Minister?
A Stephen minister is..
- A child of God who walks beside a hurting person
- A caring Christian friend who really listens
- A layperson who has receive 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian Care
A Stephen Minister is NOT…
- A counselor or therapist
- A problem-solver
- A casual visitor
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister or for more information on how the Stephen Ministry can help you, please email us at