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If you are a good listener and a compassionate person, talk to a Stephen Leader about becoming a Stephen Minister. Contact Carol Marks (Director of Pastoral Ministries) at 313.882.5330 ext. 127, or one of our Stephen Leaders: Cheryl Littleton at 586.662.3485 or littletoncheryl@gmail.com, or Tamara Gilbert at 313.378.0990 or tswales.gilbert Title: Microsoft Word - L-6_28_ Stephen Minister's Progress Report.doc Created Date: 9/24/2001 4:52:30 PM Stephen Ministries • 2045 Innerbelt Business Center Drive • St. Louis, MO 63114 • (314) 428-2600 • stephenministries.org TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STEPHEN MINISTRY, CONTACT: WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? Stephen Ministry is a way for congregations to provide high-quality care and outreach to hurting people in the congregation and community. • Stephen Ministry is a supervised ministry. Stephen Ministers engage in twice-monthly supervision to ensure that they are provid-ing the best-quality Christian care. • Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. What a care receiver tells a Stephen Minis-ter remains confidential. Even in super-vision, the names of care receivers and MBUMC PRAYER MINISTRY FREE PERSONAL COPY STEPHEN MINISTRY Prayers to help me remember who I am and whose I am; Prayers to refresh and restore my mind and heart. O God, keep me safe, for I have come to you for refuge. Every good thing I have comes from you. …I know you are always with me. I will not be shaken, for you are right beside me. Call Stephen Ministries at (314) 428-2600 to request copies. Video Clips We recommend showing two video clips as part of the presentation. During Part A, show the PBS Re- ligion & Ethicsvideo on Stephen Ministry (length: 7:16). The segment is available to watch online at stephenministries.org/PBS. We recommend showing the PBS video. L-6(28) Stephen Minister's Progress Report (In-Depth Report) b. How has your care receiver responded to your ministry? c. What has been going well in your caring relationship? d. What has been challenging, frustrating, or problematic for you in your caring relationship? e. What do you believe should be the future focus of your caring L-6 Stephen Minister Application 3 9. Have you ever trained and served as a Stephen Minister or Stephen Leader at another congregation? Yes No If yes, please list where and when. Please include the name and telephone number of a pastor and/or Stephen Leader there whom we can contact. Name Telephone Number ( ) 10. Your Stephen Leader Team affirms the work of mental health professionals, who have helped many individuals to experience growth and healing. Members of the Stephen Leader Team request this information because they want to be as fully informed as possible about their Stephen Mini sters.] Stephen Ministry Application I. Instructions: Please complete the Serving Application of Fairhaven Church that is forwarded in a separate email. Please save the form to sign and date until you meet with your interviewer. These additional questions round out your picture for your interviewers from Stephen Ministry.