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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.

 

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.

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