Stephen Ministry

PRPC is a Stephen Ministry congregation. This specialized ministry enables trained lay people within the congregation to serve as care-givers to those going through a difficult time. Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of initial training and then participate in bi-monthly sessions to further develop their skills. Stephen Ministers are available to those who are facing a crisis or difficulty such as...

Loss of a loved one
Hospitalization
Divorce or separation
Loneliness or discouragement
Spiritual Crisis
Unemployment or job crisis
A terminal illness
Incarceration
Aging
Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
A chronic illness
Relocation
Recovery after an accident or disaster
And many more

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remain private. If you would like more information about this ministry please contact Mike Gillespie (mgillespie@prpc.org), our Stephen Leader who coordinates the program.