NEW FALL CLASSES WILL START
OCTOBER 4, 2011
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
Oct 4 |
The Person of the Caregiver |
Oct 11 |
Feelings: Yours, Mine and Ours |
Oct 18 |
The Art of Listening |
Oct 25 |
Distinctively Christian Caring-Part 1 |
Nov 1 |
Distinctively Christian Caring-Part 2 |
Nov 15 |
Process versus Results in Caregiving |
Nov 22 |
Assertiveness: Relating Gently and Firmly-Part 1 |
Nov 29 |
Assertiveness: Relating Gently and Firmly-Part 2 |
Dec 6 |
Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving & Crisis Theory and PracticeL Danger versus Opportunity |
Jan 3 |
Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There |
Jan 6 |
RETREAT: Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Community Resources |
Jan 7 |
RETREAT: Confidentiality & Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief |
Jan 10 |
Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister's Role |
Jan 17 |
Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need |
Jan 24 |
Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close |
Jan 31 |
Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care - Part 1 |
Feb 7 |
Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care - Part 2 |
Feb 14 |
How to Make a First Caring Visit |
Feb 21 |
Follow Me |
Feb 28 |
Make up class due to bad weather |
Mar 6 |
Caring Ministry Options |
Mar 10 & 11 |
Stephen Ministry Commissioning |
Stephen Ministry Commissioning
March 13, 2011
On the weekend of March 12 &13, 2011, Pastor Luhring and Pastor Schmidt commissioned four newly trained Stephen Ministers. These individuals completed 50 hours of training.
Training starts in October of each year and convenes every Tuesday evening for two and a half hours. Topics include, "Christian Caregiving", The Art of Listening", Confidentiality and so on. This is great training for anyone that would like to improve their skills on Christian Care Giving. Please call the church office if you would like more information or would like to sign up for the next training class. The church's phone number is: 419-782-5766,
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.
