Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers

Training - Each year new Stephen Ministry candidates are identified, provided with 50 hours of training and commissioned for service.

Stephen Ministry Retreat - A weekend for spiritual renewal of our Stephen Ministers. Also a time to build relationships and to hear featured guest lectures.

If you have a concern and would like to request a Stephen Minister, E-Mail Rev. Bill Roth at broth@mpumc.org.


Stephen Ministers Provide:

Lenten Devotional Booklets - A daily devotional for the Lenten season, written by Stephen Ministers as a gift to our congregation.

Continuing Education - Our one-a-month continuing education lectures and discussions for Commissioned Stephen Ministers is also open to our congregation.

Confidential Care - Persons in crisis or in difficult life situations can ask for a Stephen Minister, who will provide a caring and supportive Christian relationship.

Becoming a Stephen Minister - Are you interested in becoming a Stephen Minister?  Download the Stephen Ministers' application and schedule at   uploads/file/Stephen%20Ministry%20Application%20and%20Schedule%20for%202012.pdf. E-Mail your completed application to broth@mpumc.org. 

A Video On Stephen Ministry

Click on the video (at right) on this page to learn more about the people who give and receive help through Stephen Ministry.