Stephen Ministry

To contact us:

First Presbyterian Church

525 N. Broadway

Wichita, Kansas 67214

Stephen Ministry

Who needs a Stephen Minister?

How to Become a Stephen Minister

StephenMinistry.org

What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one confidential Christian caring relationship with someone experiencing a life challenge or crisis.

We have many needs for care in our congregation: people experiencing divorce, grief, a terminal illness, loss of a job, relocation, and empty nest, retirement, hospitalization, loneliness, and many other stresses or challenges. Sometimes people with needs suffer silently or do not request or receive the care their really need. Sometimes a small shift in our lives can set us off balance, a major change can send us spinning out of control. Sometimes what a person needs is someone who will meet them confidentially, listen to them, care about them, pray with them, and help them find his or her path to healing and wholeness. Sometimes it is a Stephen Minister who is needed.

Stephen Ministry expands the care First Presbyterian Church of Wichita can offer so that everyone benefits from Stephen Ministry. Those receiving care benefit because they receive prayer and support throughout the crisis they face. The Stephen Ministers benefit through the spiritual growth they experience by being involved in this meaningful ministry. Our Pastoral Care Team benefits because caring ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Wichita is expanded and fewer people will slip through the cracks. Most of all, you should benefit from the knowledge that special care is available to you should you need it.

If you have any questions or would like to request an application, please email or contact Lynn Buchanan at or Louise Farmer at 263-0248.

A Stephen Ministry Congregation since 1986

with over 250 members cared for.

525 N. Broadway, Wichita, Kansas 67214

Phone: 316-263-0248—Fax: 316-263-3237

Questions or Comments? email Janet