Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry, a Christian lay caring ministry for those in need, is a vital part of our congregation's mission: Call. Equip. Send.

Stephen Ministers are trained to listen, encourage, pray and share Christ's love in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. Stephen Ministers work with Marvin clergy, and others, to provide the best possible care for their care receivers. There are many active Stephen Ministers at Marvin who have been trained to be special friends to those who are hurting due to loneliness, unemployment, divorce, grief, being shut in, childbirth, loss of spouse, lifestyle changes or questions about God and faith, or who are experiencing some other personal crisis.

Consider becoming a Stephen Minister by answering Christ's call to "carry each other's burdens, and in this way you fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6: 2). The Stephen Ministry program is constantly seeking caring individuals who feel called to serve in this important mission of Marvin Methodist Church.

If you would like to explore seeking the assistance of a Stephen Minister, please call the church.