• express God's care through their lives to others;
  
• receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts;
  
• are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training;
  
• visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care;
  
• participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders;
  
• are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship;
  
• serve for at least two years;
  
• receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service.
  

If you are in need of a Stephen Minister, contact leaders:

                           Mary Ann Dunn at 646-0378 ext 305 or e-mail madunn@churchofstmatthew.org or

                           Paula Gilles at 662-4030 or e-mail smocker60@aol.com