New! A Stephen Ministry at our Church
In June, Rev. Jana Purkis-Brash and Heather S. attended a weeklong course to prepare to direct a Stephen Ministry in our congregation. They are the ones who recruit, select, train, and supervise Stephen Ministers, and they locate people who have needs for care and match them with a Stephen Minister. They also build awareness regarding Stephen Ministry in the congregation and community.
The training Jana and Heather received differs from the 50 hours of Stephen Minister training in the congregation because it focuses on the administrative and supervisory aspects of Stephen Ministry. The Stephen Minister training that we will offer here at PUMC will focus on the actual caregiving skills Stephen Ministers will use in their caring relationships.
Our first class of Stephen Ministers which will begin soon. If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry or how to become a Stephen Minister, please contact Heather, George, or myself. jana(at)princetonumc.org
Stephen ministry is a Christ-centered ministry that belongs to the people of PUMC. After attending the training sessions, I’m even more impressed with what God can do through this ministry. I encourage people to support, turn to, or become involved with Stephen Ministry in whatever way they can.
Please keep this new ministry in our congregation in your prayers.
In Christ,
Jana
