Core
Qualities of a Stephen Minister
The person is a Christian
The person has the ability to
keep
confidences.
The person is able to relate to
others
nonjudgmentally.
The person is committed to
giving the time
necessary for training and service.
The person is willing and able
to participate
faithfully in supervision.
Commitment Level of
Stephen Ministers
Committing to participate in
Stephen Ministry for a minimum
of two years, which includes
training and then
service as a
Stephen Minister
Attending all training sessions,
except when sickness, emergency,
or having to be out of town
makes it
impossible to attend.
(Should not miss more than 2 of
the 2 ½ hour sessions, and these
need to be made up
with one of
the Stephen Leaders)
Serving under the direction of
the congregation’s Stephen
Leaders
Attending all twice-monthly
supervision and continuing
education sessions, unless it is
not possible to be in
attendance
because of sickness, emergency,
or having to be out of town.
Rewards of being a
Stephen Minister
The joy and satisfaction of
participating in meaningful
ministry and of serving Jesus.
The friendship and support of
the Christian community they
develop in training and
supervision.
Personal growth through the
training, service, and
supervision
Enhanced relationships with
family, friends, co-workers, and
others
Greater interpersonal
relationship skills that prove
valuable at work and in other
activities
Increased faith in God,
dedication to Jesus, and
enjoyment of their religious
life
Northside’s Stephen
Leaders conduct the required
training to become a
Stephen Ministers once a year.
If you are interested in
becoming a Stephen Minister,
contact any of our Stephen
Leaders:
Rowland Fisher, Training
Coordinator, 423-8018
Judy Gardner, Supervision
Coordinator, 668-0546
Tena McGaughey, Continuing
Education Coordinator, 686-1370
Daphne Moses, Referrals
Coordinator
