They provide one-to-one Christian care to those facing a crisis or life challenge.

Stephen Ministry

First Presbyterian has several trained lay caregivers, known as Stephen Ministers, who have completed 50 hours of specialized training as well as ongoing continuing education. They provide one-to-one Christian care to the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, and others facing a crisis or life challenge. Stephen Ministers provide quality, caring ministry to FPC members and non-members for as long as they need it.

Stephen Ministers help FPC provide a loving community that is sensitive and responsive to people's needs for care.

People who need care and benefit from Stephen Ministry:

• Receive quality, Christ-centered, confidential care for their hurts and needs.
• Find hope, healing, and a new sense of self-worth through the support of a Stephen Minster.
• Know they are remembered and supported by their congregation in times of personal difficulty.
• Receive ongoing care for continuing needs long after the onset of a crisis.
• Grow in a deeper relationship with God as they experience his unconditional love for them through their Stephen Minister.