Stephen Ministry

Hurting? Struggling? Discouraged? Stressed? Confused? Broken?

Stephen Ministers Are Ready to Care

"To equip the the saints for the work of ministry." Ephesians 4:12a

Stephen Ministers support members who are facing life crises or difficult transitions. After training, they establish one-on-one relationships and visit their care receivers weekly.

Stephen Ministry - Christ Caring for People through People

Stephen Ministry in Our Congregation

Over 120 Normandale members have trained to be Stephen Ministers!

To learn more about becoming a Stephen Minister, or if you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister contact Pastor Dale Howard at Normandale 952-929-1697.

Stephen Ministry Multiplies Ministry

Pastors will always be on the front lines of care, especially during times of crisis. But there are always many more needs for ongoing, one-to-one care than pastors can effectively meet by themselves.

Stephen MInistry provides a biblical solution - equipping God's people for ministry. Gifted lay people are trained to support and extend the care that pastors continue to provide.

Stephen Ministers reach out with God's love to people who are hurting - both congregation members and nonmembers alike.

What Is Stephen Ministry?

"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
Galatians 6:2

Stephen Ministry Is:

Our congregation'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.

A Stephen Minister Is...

• A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting
• A congregation member with gifts for caregiving, 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.