Stephen Ministry

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest."

- Matthew 11:28 -

"Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ."

- Galatians 6:2 -

"Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave

Himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins."

- Ephesians 5:2 -

We believe God has called us to be His hands and feet in the world. Our mission is to bring the presence of Christ to those who are hurting through gifted and trained Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministers provide Christ-centered, one-on-one confidential care to people who are hurting. We act as the “care-givers” while faithfully believing that Jesus is the “cure-giver”.

Someone who might benefit from having a Stephen Minister could be someone experiencing:

Loneliness
Hospitalization
Terminal illness
Loss of spouse, child, close family member, friend
Unemployment
Welcoming a child into the family
Separation or divorce
Retirement
Being home bound
Most of life’s struggles
Families of those who have been incarcerated

Would you or someone you know benefit from a relationship with a Stephen Minister who cares, listens, and supports? If so, please contact Rev. Caleb Clarke at 770-469-4881.

BECOMING A STEPHEN MINISTER
Do you have gifts of mercy, encouragement, listening? Are you a person who feels compassion for others in their life challenges but wonders what you can do? These are just some of the qualities of a person who pursues Stephen Ministry training. If interested please contact Celeste Sears at csears@eastminster.us or (770)469-9489 or Susan Gordon at susanzgordon@gmail.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you would like to know more about how a Stephen Minister could care for you or if you would like to learn more about what Stephen Ministry involves, please contact Susan Gordon susanzgordon@gmail.com, Celeste Sears csears@eastminster.us or (770)469-9489, or Mary Clarke (404)295-6979.