Stephen Ministry
Confidential and Christian Ministry to Those Experiencing Grief
Stephen Ministers are lay members of our Parish who are specially trained to listen and provide confidential support and encouragement to others who are in need. Stephen Ministry is distinctively Christian care giving for people going through difficult times or who are other wise in need of support in their lives.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private. Do you need someone to listen, pray and stand beside you as you get through a challenging time? Stephen Ministers can be there for you.
Would you like to receive support from a Stephen Minister?
Contact Scott Wright at swright@stfrancisa2.org or (734) 821-2121 to discuss how a Stephen Minister can help you as you get through a challenging time.
Ministers Provide a Variety of Care Options
Crisis Care: new immediate issue
Preventative Care: prior to anticipated event
Supportive Care: for a friend caring for a loved one
Follow-Up Care: after shocks, continued recovery
Chronic Care: terminal, never ends
Join our Stephen Ministry team!
Would you like to be a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers are lay members of our Parish who are specially trained to listen and provide confidential support and encouragement to other members of the Parish. Begin by completing the Stephen Ministry Application, or contact Scott Wright.
Join us for a Training Session
Feel free to drop in for a session to see what it's like! If you want to attend a session, please RSVP to Scott Wright.
Stephen Minister Training
Stephen Minister training occurs every other year, over the course of five months. The next Stephen Minister training will begin in January 2026, and will be completed in May 2026.
To register for the training, complete the application below, or contact Scott Wright at swright@stfrancisa2.org or (734)821-2121. A PDF copy of the application is available HERE.
Testimonials from two Stephen Ministry Care Receivers
“I have been meeting with my volunteer Stephen Minister once a week and we talk about any number of things. My Stephen Minister listens to me with great patience, always encouraging me to talk and the talking helps me process my feelings. I enjoy the spiritual support in my life.” – male Stephen Care Receiver
“I remember sitting in the Parish Office for a few minutes, discussing the Stephen Ministry. How could I have known that it would enrich my life so greatly. Thank you for sending me my Stephen Minister. Over this past year she has been fantastic. She was the right person at the right time. Thank you.” – female Stephen Care Receiver
