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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
Topic
Reading Assignment
Oct 5
The Person of the Caregiver
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
• 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

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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.

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