Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is one to one distinctively Christian care and support for those experiencing life changes, crises and difficulties, serving members of our congregation, as well as member of the community. Stephen Ministers listen, understand, accept and pray with you while expressing God’s love and healing. Stephen Ministry is extremely confidential and all sharing and concerns are upheld with utmost respect and privacy. To see what Stephen Ministry is doing at First Lutheran, Click here!

Need Care and Support?

If you are experiencing a crisis or difficult time in your life and wish to receive care by a Stephen Minister, please contact a Stephen Minister at stephenminister@firstlutheranec.org or the church office at 410-465-2977. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

DivorceCare and DivorceCare 4 Kids

meets at First Lutheran on Tuesday nights begining September 11 through December 11 (except for October 9) . For more information, please email divorcecare@firstlutheranec.org

Called to Serve?

If you are a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and feel that you may be called to serve as a Stephen Minister, please complete the application in the link below and return it to First Lutheran Church. The Stephen Ministry training requirements are: 50 hours of learning skills and concepts, participation in supervision meetings, a minimum of 2 years of service, commitment to preserving confidentiality and continuing education.

Stephen Minister Application

Stephen Ministry meets the diverse needs of people.

  • hospitalization
  • terminal illness
  • new or departing residents
  • grieving a death or serious loss
  • homebound and institutionalized
  • prison term or release
  • job crisis
  • aging/elderly
  • living with disabilities
  • life transitions
  • separation/divorce
  • birth or adoption
  • spiritual crisis

 

Stephen Ministry is confidential ministry; your concerns are held in respectful privacy.

If you or someone you know need a Stephen Minister, please send an e-mail with your contact information to stephenministry@firstlutheranec.org.

Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)