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.
Supervision and continuing education meetings are the fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 9:00 P.M.
September 22:6:30-9:00p.m.
Supervision groups and continuing education module Hospitalization – Part 3
NEW FALL CLASSES STARTING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009, 6:30-9:00p.m.
2009 Calendar for Stephen Ministry Training
Tuesday Evenings 6:30-9:00 P.M.,
October-February 2009-2010 (revised 8/25/09)
- October 6 The Person of the Caregiver
- October 13 Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours
- October 20 The Art of Listening
- October 27 Distinctively Christian Caring – Part 1
- November 10 Distinctively Christian Caring – Part 2
- November 17 Process versus Results in Caregiving
- November 24 Assertiveness: Relating Gently and Firmly – Part 1
- December 1 Assertiveness: Relating Gently and Firmly – Part 2
- December 8 Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving Crisis Theory and Practice: Danger versus Opportunity
- January 5 Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There Retreat:
- January 8 Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Community Resources January 9 Confidentiality Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief
- January 12 Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister’s Role
- January 19 Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need
- January 26 Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close
- February 2 Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care – Part 1
- February 9 Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care – Part 2
- February 16 How to Make a First Caring Visit
- February 23 Follow Me
- March 13&14 Stephen Ministry Commissioning
- March 23 First Supervision Meeting Supervision meetings are every fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning in March.