“What exactly is a Stephen Minister?” Stephen Ministers are trained lay caregivers who provide emotional and spiritual support to people going through difficult times in life, providing hope and healing in the midst of their pain.
“What Do Stephen Ministers Do?” After being matched with a person experiencing a life crisis, the Stephen Minister meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The caring relationship lasts as long as the need for care exists.
“Interested in meeting with a Stephen Minister?” Contact the Stephen Ministry Leader at Trinity, Susan Williamson at 913-609-0442, or call the church office at 913-432-5441. You can also request a Stephen Minister online at the Trinity website. Go to https://tlcms.org/next-steps/care/. Scroll down to the Stephen Ministry section and click on “Request a Stephen Minister.”
Stephen Ministers Are There . . .
. . . after the phone call in the middle of the night that changes life forever.
. . . after the baby comes home, demanding more of her than she ever imagined possible.
. . . after the funeral, when everyone has left and his emotions held at bay come crashing in.
. . . after the email announcing a new round of layoffs suddenly appears in her inbox.
. . . after the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing else we can do.”
. . . after the youngest child pulls out of the hug and heads into the dorm—followed by a long drive back to an empty house.
. . . after the retirement community director says, “Welcome to your new home.”
. . . after the divorce papers are served and she wonders if she’ll ever trust anyone again.
. . . after the gavel goes down, the handcuffs go on, and his loved one is led away.
. . . after the fire, when rebuilding a home feels impossible.
. . . after family and friends have heard his story one too many times, but he still needs to talk it out.
