Stephen Ministers are trained lay men and women with special gifts for caring and compassion who provide confidential, Christian, one-on-one care to individuals facing challenges in their lives. Although not professional counselors, Stephen Ministers seek to bring Christ's healing love to those who are grieving, in crisis, or experiencing other stresses in life through careful listening, uplifting prayer and knowledge of community resources.

How does Stephen Ministry work? When you request a Stephen Minister, a Stephen Leader meets with you, explains the ministry in detail, and matches you with an available Stephen Minister (we can find Stephen Ministers from another church if you so desire). Your Stephen Minister then calls and begins meeting with you for about an hour a week for as long as you wish to receive care.

St. Mark offers Stephen Ministry to both our congregation and our larger community.

If you or someone you know would like a Stephen Minister, please contact Lisa Whitehead at 830-708-0368.