Stephen Ministers are the ‘after people’. They come alongside you to provide comfort and support in the midst of and long after life crises. They companion people who are going through difficult life transitions/situations and need someone who will listen, care, and show empathy, for as long a time as is needed.
They are the hands and feet and face of Christ to those in need.
Stephen Ministry St. Louis is a not-for-profit ministry organization started in 1975 with its headquarters in St. Louis, MO. It is trans-denominational, serving more than 180 denominations. There are currently 75,000 Pastors and lay Stephen Leaders who serve in 13,000 congregations that have Stephen Ministry.
SM is a distinctively Christian caring ministry is which clergy and lay ministers work together to provide quality one to one care in meeting the needs of people experiencing a wide range of life circumstances or crises. The mission is to show the love of Jesus Christ through people.