Stephen Ministry

As a faith-based counseling center, Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center believes strongly in the compassionate caregiving of Stephen Ministries.  Because we recognize the valuable role of Stephen Ministers in local congregations, Samaritan Interfaith is committed to providing the highest quality education, support, and consultation to Stephen Ministers as they provide compassionate care to members of the congregation and community.

Samaritan Interfaith can be a valuable resource for Stephen Ministers by providing:

• Consultation Services – on a variety of issues such as what to do in high risk situations, when to utilize mental health referrals, etc.

• Educational Programming – a wide range of educational programming including depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, grief processes, and self care for Stephen Ministers.

• Stephen Leader Workshops – workshops to help Stephen Leaders on such topics as building an effective team, publicity and promotion of Stephen Ministry, caring for Stephen Ministers and Leaders.

• Yearly Stephen Ministry Retreat Day – Designed to bring about renewal, recommitment, refreshment, and community connection with other Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers.

If you would like more information about how we can help your Stephen Ministry, please contact Rev. Jane Carlton at (630) 357-2456 x-24.

Special Upcoming Stephen Ministry Events:

October 27, 2007        Stephen Ministry Continuing Education

    "Depression and Your Care Receiver"

    Location:  First United Methodist Church of  

    Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers

    Grove, IL  60515

    9 a.m. - 12 noon

    (Continental breakfast at 8:30 am).

January 12, 2008         Stephen leaders' retreat

    "Strengthening Stephen Ministry in Your Church"

    Location:  First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton

    715 N. Carlton Ave., Wheaton, IL  60187

    9 a.m. - 12 noon

    (Continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m.)

april 5, 2008                  stephen leaders' & stephen ministers' annual retreat

    "A Deeper Walk With God - Exploring Various  

    Forms of Prayer"

    Location:  Knox Presbyterian Church

    1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville, IL  60540

    9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

    (Continental breakfast at 8:30 am)

Please watch your mail for more information and registration.

If you would like more information about any of these programs, please contact Rev. Jane Carlton at (630) 357-2456 x-24.

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