Next Stephen Ministry Supervision and
Continuing Education Class
Thursday, August 24-6:30-9:00p.m.
NEW FALL CLASSES WILL BE STARTING
OCTOBER 5TH, 2010
CALENDAR FOR STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING
Tuesday evenings: 6:30p.m to 9:00p.m.
October-February
Date
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Topic
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Reading Assignment
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|---|---|---|
Oct 5
|
The Person of the Caregiver
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Oct 12
|
Feelings: Yours, Minie, and Ours
|
• Feelings: Yours, Mine and Ours Preclass Reading. SMTM • Preface through Chapter 7 in Christian Caregiving-a Way of Life |
Oct 19
|
The Art of Listening
|
• The Art of Listening Preclass Reading, SMTM • Chapters 8-13 in Christian Caregiving–a Way of Life |
Oct 26
|
Distinctively Christian Caring-Part 1
|
• Chapters 14-20 in Christian Caregiving–a Way of Life (Bring your copy of the book). |
Nov 9
|
Distinctively Christian Caring-Part 2
|
• Distinctively Christian Caring Preclass Reading, SMTM • Introduction through chapter 3 in Speaking the Truth in Love • Bring Christin Caregiving–a Way of Life. |
Nov 16
|
Process versus Results in Caregiving |
• Process versus Results in Caregiving Preclas Reading, SMTM • Review chapters 2 and 18 in Christian Caregiving–a Way of Life • Chapters 4-7 in Speaking the Truth in Love |
Nov 23
|
Assertiveness Relating Gently and Firmly-Part 1
|
• Chapters 8-12 in Speaking the Truth in Love (Bring your copy of the book) |
Nov 30
|
Assertiveness Relating Gently and Firmly-Part 2
|
• Chapters 13-18 in Speaking the Truth in Love (Bring your copy of the book) |
Dec 7
|
Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving
|
• Maintianing Boundaries in Caregiving Preclass Reading, SMTM |
Dec 14
|
Crisis Theory and Practice Danger Versus Opportunity
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• Crisis Theory and Practice: Danger versus Opportunity Preclass Reading, SMTM |
Jan 4
|
Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There
|
• Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There Preclass Reading, SMTM • Chapter 7-appendix E in When and How to Use Mental Health Resources (Bring your copy of the book) |
Jan 8
|
Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Community Resources |
• Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Community Resources Preclass Reading, SMTM • Chapter 7-appendix E in When and How to Use Mental Health Resources (Bring your copy of the book) |
Jan 9
|
Confidentiality |
• Confidentiality Preclass Reading, SMTM • Introduction through chapter 3 in When and How to Use Mental Health Resources |
Jan 11
|
Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister's Role |
• Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister's Role Preclass Reading, SMTM |
Jan 18
|
Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need |
• Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need Preclass Reading, SMTM |
Jan 25
|
Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close |
• Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close Preclass Reading, SMTM |
Feb 1
|
Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care-Part 1 |
• Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care–Part 1 Preclass Reading, SMTM |
Feb 8
|
Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care-Part 2 |
• Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian-Part 2 Preclass Reading, SMTM • Review "The Structure of Small Group Peer Supervision," SMTM |
Feb 15
|
How to Make a First Caring Visit |
• How to Make a First Caring Visit Preclass Reading, SMTM |
Feb 22
|
Follow Me |
• Follow Me Preclass Reading: SMTM |
March 1
|
Caring Ministry Options |
|
March 5 & 6
|
Stephen Ministry Commissioning |
• Commissioning of Stephen Ministers in all services |
Commissioned Stephen Ministers & Leaders
March 14, 2010
Commissioned Stephen Ministers
March 14, 2010
Commissioned Stephen Ministers
March 8, 2009
When a Crisis Never Ends
Many people face a tough time every day of their lives. Whether they are caring for a sick family member, going through a long period of unemployment, or experiencing incurable pain, they and their families may benefit from the support and care of a Stephen Minister. Our congregation is committed to providing care to those who need it. Our congregation has 14 lay people who offer a ministry of Christian caring for those in need. When a crisis happens, make us of their ministry. If you would like to know more about how a Stephen Minister could care for you, please call the church office at 419-782-5766.
