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Stephen Ministry


A Stephen Minister is...

  • A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting.
  • A congregation member with gifts for caregiving and who was carefully selected to serve in this role.
  • A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care.
  • A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports and encourages.
  • Someone who will be there for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week,for as long as there’s a need.

If you are in need of receiving care, please call 713.957.6760.


Stephen Ministry is Your Ministry


You play an important role in the Stephen Ministry. Here’s what you can do:

  • Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through Stephen Ministry.
  • Accept care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn’t expect you to bear your burdens alone.
  • Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.
  • If you are a good listener and a compassionate person, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.

If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please call 713.957.6760.


Contact


Rick Jones
Minister of Pastoral Care
713.957.6760
rick.jones@HoustonsFirst.org