We're excited to launch a Stephen Ministry at Grace Sacramento! Our Stephen Ministry's mission is to bring the transforming and healing love of Jesus to hurting and broken people by equipping Stephen Ministers to provide quality, confidential, one-on-one emotional and spiritual care and support.
FAQs
Q: What is Stephen Ministry?
A: Stephen Ministry is a ministry in our congregation in which trained and supervised laypeople, called Stephen Ministers, provide one-to-one Christian care to individuals facing life challenges. We are just beginning this ministry and plan to begin training our first group of Stephen Ministers beginning in January 2025.
Q: In what types of situations do Stephen Ministers provide care?
A: Stephen Ministers provide care to individuals facing difficult times in life--grief, cancer, divorce, financial difficulties, hospitalization, chronic illness, job loss, disability, a spiritual crisis, or other life struggles.
Q: How can I get more information?
A: Begin by talking to one of our Stephen Leaders (Kris Backus or Pastor Daniel), and they can tell you more. Email us at stephenministry@wearegracesac.org. You can also attend either one of our Informational Meetings on November 24 or December 8.