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The After People - St. John's Stephen Ministry

Who can be there...

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...after you've washed and returned the last casserole dish?
...after the divorce papers have been served and the bottom falls out?
...after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away - and the house suddenly seems incredibly empty?
...after you arrive home following the funeral service and emotions you've held at bay come crashing in on you?

Stephen Ministers at St. John's are the 'After People'. We are ready to come alongside you - or a friend or family member - and provide comfort and support for as long after as we are needed.

Stephen Ministers are members of the St. John's congregation who are recruited, selected, trained, commissioned, and supervised by Stephen Leaders to provide one-to-one Christian care to persons in need on behalf of the congregation. Stephen Ministers typically are assigned one care receiver at a time and meet with that person for about one hour each week. Stephen Ministers usually serve for two years, which includes an initial 50 hours of training followed by twice-monthly supervision and continuing education sessions.

See Our Faces of Light

	Recent Graduates. Back from left: Robert Grealey, John Patrick, Gary Garman, Rich Mortenson. Front from left: Tim Rogers, Stephanie Therrell, Sarah Shaw
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	Celebrating Stephen Ministry Sunday. Anna Weil, Tim Rogers, Gary Garmin, Tom Shober.
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	The clergy supports Stephen Ministers at St. John's. Here - Anna Weil with Marty McCarthy
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	Stephen Ministers in small group discussion. From left - Rich Mortenson, Lib Johnston, Marge Koconis
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	Stephen Leader Jane Burdick talking with Sandy Fussell
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Need a Stephen Minister?

As the motto states, Stephen Minister's are the After People, and are here to serve you or your loved ones when tragedy strikes. St. John's Stephen Ministry is committed to seeing you through the tough times, and is dedicated to serving Christ by helping others. Further, to ensure an open dialog and to get help to the people who need it, all communication and support is confidential. For more information, or if you need assistance for yourself or a friend, please contact Rev. Gale Cooper at St. John's or contact the Church office.

Stephen Ministry Articles and Links

Faces of Light

Personal Crisis

Sympathy versus Empathy

The "Be With" Phenomenon

The Caregivers' Compass

link to Stephen Ministry web site

Questions?

Q: 01. Is a Stephen Minister the same as a counselor or therapist?

Q: 02. How did Stephen Ministry get started?

Q: 03. Why is it called “Stephen” Ministry?

Q: 04. Why are Stephen Ministers and Stephen Leaders commissioned by the clergy at a worship service?

Q: 05. I think I could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister. What do I do next?

Q: 06. What types of situations are Stephen Ministers trained to handle?

Q: 07. What do you mean when you say Stephen Ministers provide care in a “distinctly Christian way”?

Q: 08. I’d like to have a Stephen Minister, but I’m concerned about confidentiality. What is the Stephen Ministry policy on confidentiality?

Q: 09. If I am assigned to a Stephen Minister, how long will I receive care?

Q: 10. Can I refer a friend in the church to Stephen Ministry?

Q: 11. What is a Stephen Leader?

St. John's Episcopal Church
1623 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
Tel: 704-366-3034
Email: staff@saintjohns-charlotte.org
Website: webmaster@saintjohns-charlotte.org