The Messiah Lutheran Church Stephen Ministry Team
Top Picture: Lisa Haight (middle) Randi Arnot (right)
Pastor John Dut ->
Expressing Christ’s Care for Others
Stephen Ministry is a system for organizing, equipping, and supervising a team of congregation members to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people experiencing life difficulties in the congregation and the community. If this description interests you and you want to learn more, contact Randi Arnot, Lisa Haight or Pastor John to learn more.
We are the After People who will be there when you have a need. Whatever the reason , Stephen Ministers are trained lay caregivers who provide emotional and spiritual support to people going through difficult times in life, providing hope and healing in the midst of their pain.
Spectrum of Care:
What is Stephen Ministries and how is it beneficial to the congregation’s life & mission? This page will help share more! Please click here for info on Stephen Ministry at Messiah.
Care Receivers:
To hear how Stephan Ministries has affected those who have received it, please click on this link: Care Receivers Tell Their Stories.
If you or anyone you know could use the the ministry of a Stephen Minister, please contact the office or Pastor John. We would be delighted to set you up with a Stephen Minister that would suit your needs. Please remember, despite our society expectations, as people we were made for relationship/community needing one another.
This ministry is a way for a person to receive a trustworthy, thoroughly trained Christian (brotherly/sisterly) care in confidence. We all need someone to share with and meet us where we are at and sometimes our friends or love ones aren’t prepared to handle the situation or can’t. This is where a Stephen Minister can fill in the gap offering Christian centered care and support.
If you or anyone you know is in need or would like to speak with a Stephen Minister, please print and fill out the Referral Form or fill out and send back to us at messiah@sasktel.net or come in person.
The Gift of Empathy
The Gift of Empathy is a powerful exploration of how to relate in empathetic ways that make a difference in people’s lives. This award-winning book offers a fresh approach to the familiar topic of empathy, providing practical insights and real-life examples that equip readers to better understand, connect with, and care for others.
The book defines what “empathy” is and isn’t, describes its benefits, and shows how to overcome obstacles to effective empathizing. In addition, it shares wisdom on using empathy in a wide range of relationships—with spouses and significant others, children, parents, siblings, friends, coworkers, and more.
- If you wish to get a copy or form a study group of this crucial way to communicate with others. Please go to: Stephen Ministries