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Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry
At Church of the Redeemer

What is Stephen Ministry? Stephen Ministry trains, organizes, and supports laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around a congregation. Thousands of congregations use Stephen Ministry because we all share two common characteristics:

  1. There are people who are hurting and would benefit from one-to-one Christ-centered care – many more people than pastors alone can care for.
  2. There are laypeople with the gifts and potential to provide care – if they are trained and empowered to do so.

Stephen Ministry brings these two groups of people together in a powerful way. While Clergy are usually on the front lines of providing pastoral care, Stephen Ministers walk alongside people after a crisis: after a funeral, the loss of a job, the cancer diagnosis, etc. It is during these “after periods” in life that many people really struggle and when Stephen Ministry can be especially valuable. Stephen Ministers are provided with training and support to serve this important role. Click here to read more about what Stephen Ministers do.

Here at Church of the Redeemer, Stephen Ministry began during the summer of 2018, when six individuals from our church completed training to be Stephen Ministry Leaders. These leaders provide the extensive training and on-going support of Church of the Redeemer’s current and future Stephen Ministers. The team is supported by staff members Becca Morehous, Health & Wellness Minister, and the Rev. Joyce Keeshin, Associate for Pastoral Care.

Stephen Leaders

Stephen Ministry Leaders at Church of the Redeemer

Francie Morrison
Dave Roberts
Carter Waide
Kelli Wisecup
Becca Morehous, Health & Wellness Minister

How might you discern a call to become a Stephen Minister? We are looking for individuals who feel called to serve in a confidential one-on-one ministry of being present, listening and walking with someone through a difficult time. The discernment process includes completion of a Stephen Ministry Application, a conversation with ministry leaders, and, especially, prayer. We are currently welcoming applications for training that we anticipate beginning in the new year. Click here to read more about the Stephen Minister's spiritual gifts.

Preparation for this ministry requires participation in fifty (50) hours of Stephen Ministry Training, completion of Safe Church Training, and faithful participation in on-going peer supervision. Classes will be held weekly, primarily on Monday evenings 6:30 – 9:00 pm.

Stephen Ministers

Our current Stephen Ministers

Christine Andrew
Christy Borneman
Gretchen Carroll
Candy Federl
Lucy Fellows
David Haffner
Bill Hamman
Cindy Hamman
Jackie Heinitz
Nancy Hodges
Kathleen Jenks
Becca Morehous, Health & Wellness Minister
Francie Morrison
Nancy Mackenzie Powell
Donna Morabito
Patty Nagelkirk
Cindy Powell
Allyn Raifstanger
Dave Roberts
Susan Sizer
Carter Waide
Kelli Wisecup

If you have any questions, please contact Becca Morehous, Assisting Minister for Pastoral Care.


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For Stephen Ministers and Leaders

This secure section has tools and resources for our Stephen Ministry Ministers and Leaders. Use the buttons to the right to access forms and see below for the Supervision and Continuing Ed schedules.




Receptivity to Care

Most people are much more open to giving care than to receiving it. When a person is giving care, they are in a position of strength, stability, and authority. When a person is receiving care, they are acknowledging weakness, insecurity, and vulnerability.

As a result, there are countless people today who, though they really could benefit from a Christian friend who would listen a…

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Stephen Minister Job Description

What Stephen Ministers Do
A defined cluster of activities make up a Stephen Minister's job description.

Pray
Stephen Ministers pray daily for their care receivers and strive to worship God always in word and deed. They reveal the love of God to those who most need to see it.

Care for the Care Receiver
Stephen Ministers are assigned to care receivers - people in crisis who need caring …

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Spiritual Gifts of a Stephen Minister

The Stephen Minister's Spiritual Gifts
What spiritual gifts will be of most value to a Stephen Minister?

Faith (1 Corinthians 12:9)
The spiritual gift of faith-pistis in new Testament Greek-is an unshakable trust and a deep conviction that God faithfully and reliable keeps promises. Christians with this gift have a profound belief and confidence in their relationship with Jesus tha…

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The Ministry of Listening

Think of a time when you really felt cared for. Chances are someone focused on what you had to say, was attentive to your needs, and listened to how you felt instead of telling you how you should feel or what you should do.

Listening is one of the most powerful ministry tools at your disposal. It demonstrates that you care about the other person. In Stephen Ministry, a great deal…

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The Importance of Confidentiality in Stephen Ministry

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of Stephen Ministry because it is absolutely essential for building safe, healing, caring relationships.

Stephen Ministry is confidential. Stephen Ministers don't reveal what their care receivers have told them. Not to the pastors, not to the Stephen Leaders, not to their spouses or friends, and not to other Stephen Ministers.

Why? Because trust is …

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Sermons

  • Mar 20 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    The Present Past
  • Mar 12 | Tym House
    Direct Access to Grace
  • Mar 6 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Being Righteous
  • Feb 27 | The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane
    Two Sides of the Same Coin
  • Feb 20 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Superman Transfigured

Rector's Blog

  • Mar 24 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, When God Feels Like It
  • Mar 17 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, But Through Me
  • Mar 10 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, Conversions - Part 2
  • Mar 3 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, Conversions - Part 1
  • Feb 24 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, Better Not Easier

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Welcome to Church of the Redeemer! We invite and welcome ALL to join us in worship and community. In addition to worship, we have a vibrant music community, a fun and welcoming community for children and youth, plus offerings for everyone from young adults to seniors, covering many varied interests.

The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Rector

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We love children, and children love Church of the Redeemer!

Children are at the heart of life at Church of the Redeemer. Children learn about the word of God through our Children's Christian Education programs; they are involved in worship services, they play music in our services, and they form lifelong friendships with each other through their experiences.

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On Sundays we have an 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I service, a 9:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II service (which is also livestreamed), an 11:00 am Banquet Eucharist service and a 5:00 pm Celtic Eucharist service.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we offer Morning Prayer on our Online Worship Podcast.

On Wednesdays, we offer Holy Eucharist, Rite II at 6:00 pm in the Chapel.

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The community of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer welcomes you! We are glad that you have chosen to explore your faith here and hope that this document can answer some of the questions you may have about Church of the Redeemer. We seek to be an open, inviting community. Our invitation to you is to join us as we grow in faith and reach out in love to others. At Church of the Redeemer we are always seeking to know Jesus and grow in love. We hope that in whatever ministries you undertake will strengthen your relationship with him through your ministry and fellowship here.

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ACCESSIBLE REDEEMER: The front entrance has a ramp and there is an elevator inside the back door and to the left. Accessible restrooms are located in the Lobby inside the front entrance.


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The Church of the Redeemer is blessed to have received special gifts from parishioners who wanted Redeemer to have permanent savings to care for our facilities and to supplement our pledge income.

Such permanent savings are often called an “endowment.” The endowed funds are permanently set aside by donors or by the Vestry. Some of our donors have specified uses for their endowment gifts. A limited portion of the funds is distributed each year to supplement our general budget. All funds are invested with professional advice.

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