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What is Stephen Ministry?

We’re glad you asked!!


The Stephen Ministry is an international program founded in 1975 to provide confidential Christian care to those in our congregation and community in need of emotional and spiritual support.  Stephen Ministers listen to, care for, pray with, support and encourage people who face difficult circumstances such as loss of a loved one, hospitalization, divorce or separation, loneliness, discouragement, and much more.



Training Retreat

The Stephen Ministry held a day-and-a-half retreat on November 30 – December 1 at the nearby Valley Forge Christian Conference Center. The retreat was part of more than 50 hours of training that equips Stephen Ministers to provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to individuals experiencing grief, loss, illness and other life challenges.


The retreat allowed the seven Stephen Ministers (in training) and four Stephen Leaders to cover four training modules, accelerating the program so that training can be completed at the end of January.

Stephen Ministers Commissioned

On February 17th, Victory Christian Fellowship commissioned the Stephen Ministers who are now ready to serve our congregation and community.


The Stephen Ministry invites those who could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister or anyone who knows someone–a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative– who could benefit to contact:

Mary Anderson at

610-584-4581

for more information.

 

To Find Out More About the Stephen Ministry, see the national web site at www.stephenministries.org 

  

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Pat Catagnus, Eddson Noel, Chrysanne Ritenour, Pat Santangelo, Ron Santangelo, Jr., Donna Tyther, and Nethlyn Welch.