Stephen Ministry

There are times when every one of us experiences difficulties and could benefit from the care of a supportive Christian friend, especially during this time of COVID-19. All Saints’ Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care to people who are:

Grieving the death of a loved one

Hospitalized or recovering from hospitalization
Lonely or discouraged
Coping with a terminal illness or caring for a family member with a terminal illness
Unemployed or in a job crises
Disabled or caring for an ill or disabled family member
New to the congregation or the community
Anticipating or recovering from the birth or adoption of a child
Homebound or institutionalized
Recently retired
Experiencing a spiritual crisis
Victim of a disaster or accident
Or experiencing one of life’s other transitions

What is a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who have received 50 hours of caregiving training to minister to people experiencing a crisis, facing a challenge, or simply going through a tough time. They are under the supervision of the congregation’s Stephen Leaders (Deacons Andy Terry and Julie Tilton.)

A Stephen Minister will meet with you privately and confidentially on a weekly basis to pray, listen, care, encourage, support, and remind you of Christ’s presence in your life. Women meet with a female Stephen Minister, and men meet with a male Stephen Minister.

How do you get connected with a Stephen Minister? Requests can be initiated by contacting Deacon Julie Tilton (jtilton@allsaintswoodbridge.org ) or Deacon Andy Terry (andy.terry@andyterry.net) or caringministries@allsaintswoodbridge.org.