By The Rev’d Dr. Jeff Trostle, Director of Pastoral Care
People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minister?” One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the 'After People!'
Stephen Ministers are there:
…after the phone call you hoped you’d never get.
…after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you.
…after the relationship falls apart and the bottom falls out of your life.
…after the doctor delivers news you hoped you’d never hear.
…after retiring, when you realize the changes in your life are more than you expected.
…after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away – and the house suddenly seems so empty.
…after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed possible.
…after you find a pink slip with your final paycheck.
…after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out.
Stephen Ministers are the 'After People.' They are ready to come alongside you – or someone you may know in our parish – and provide comfort, support, and a listening ear for as long after as needed.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential, one-on-one ministry to those suffering from life’s challenges. Please reach out if you need someone to trust, someone who will listen, someone who will care. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to help.
Contact Donna Trostle: StephenMinistry@StPetersFL.com
Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.
-Galatians 6:2