Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry

Christ Caring for People through People

A Stephen Minister is a trained lay member of the Christ Church congregation who will visit with you weekly, listen, offer resources and referrals if needed. They will pray with you and offer Christian love and support. "They are caring, supportive Christian people who have a desire to be with you in a time of need, grief or loss."

What we do:

• A special ministry in which one Christian reaches out to another in time of need. Some areas of concern include, but are not confined to:

    - Divorce
    - Death of a family member or close friend
    - Marital separation
    - Change in health of family member
    - Change in residence
    - Change in schools
    - Blended families
    - Trouble with in-laws
    - Change in financial state
    - Gain of new family member
    - Change in social activities
    - Change in sleeping habits
    - Change in eating habits
    - Beginning or stopping work
    - Foreclosure of mortgage or loan
    - Change in work hours or conditions
    - Business readjustments
    - Pregnancy
    - Problems at work

• An on-going caring relationship with scheduled regularity, dependability, and confidentiality.

What we don't do:

• We don't tell you what to do. We don't try to control your behavior. We don't give advice of any kind.

Who to Contact for a Stephen Minister

If you would like to consider a Stephen Ministry relationship, or know of someone who would benefit from having a Stephen Minister assigned to them, contact Linda Ross at 972-416-7078; email Linda at lindavross@verizon.net or call Vic Casad in the church office at 972-247-6136.

	Sharing the Love of Christ	Sunday Worship Service Traditional Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. Informal Worship Service - 10:15 a.m. Christ Alive Praise & Worship - 11:30 a.m.

	2807 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 / Phone:972-247-6136