Stephen Ministry

What is Stephen Ministry?
Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

A Stephen Minister is:

A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting
A congregation member with gifts for care giving who was carefully selected to serve in this role.
A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care.
A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages
Someone who will “be there” for his or her care receiver; meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there is a need.

Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times. We all experience challenges in life—times when we could benefit from the support of a caring, Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care needed when one is faced with a crisis or difficulty such as–

Loss of a loved one
Spiritual crisis
Unemployment or a job crisis
A chronic illness

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remain private.

Stephen Leaders are:
Trained leaders in our congregation who oversee and direct the Stephen Ministry.

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from a Stephen Minister call the counseling office at 480-824-7239 and you will be scheduled to talk with the Stephen Leader. At that time, it will be determined if a Stephen minister would be good for you and you will be assigned.
If you are interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister, training begins in fall 2012.

Counseling Events

Caring Conquerors
May 20
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m., E113 (map)
Caring Conquerors is a biblically-based support group for men and women and their caregivers who are facing life-threatening and long-term medical illness. Participants will receive support and encouragement to endure both the physical and emotional pain that often accompanies chronic medical illnesses, learn methods for coping and nurturing relationships during difficult periods and gain hope from the truth found in scripture. Contact Chris Goble at 602.790.7203 or caringconquerors@cox.net. (close)
Caregivers Support
May 20
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E205 (map)
CareGiver Support, a support group for those caring for older adult loved ones, meets on the first and third Sundays of each month (except on holiday weekends). This group features biblical teaching from Psalms on managing one’s emotions as a caregiver. During the small group discussion time, there are opportunities to interact with others who care for an elderly person. There is no fee. Contact Sherry Elenius RN, MSN, GCM, at 480.347.5180 or selenius@cox.net . (close)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
May 20
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E113 (map)
An on-going education and support group for parents/spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling. Joyce Page, RN, facilitates the group. For more information, call the Counseling Office at 480.824.7239. (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
May 22
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., E212 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Tuesday evening group begins a new study, 9 THINGS YOU SIMPLY MUST DO by Dr. Henry Cloud January 17 through April 3. Contact Diane at 480.703.2885 for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Lean Not On Your Own Understanding
May 23
9 a.m.–11 a.m., E214 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Cloud & Townsend DVD series, SAFE PEOPLE, will begin on January 18 through April 4. Call Kari at 480.990.8999 or email leannot.wed@gmail.com for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Caring Conquerors
May 27
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m., E113 (map)
Caring Conquerors is a biblically-based support group for men and women and their caregivers who are facing life-threatening and long-term medical illness. Participants will receive support and encouragement to endure both the physical and emotional pain that often accompanies chronic medical illnesses, learn methods for coping and nurturing relationships during difficult periods and gain hope from the truth found in scripture. Contact Chris Goble at 602.790.7203 or caringconquerors@cox.net. (close)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
May 27
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E113 (map)
An on-going education and support group for parents/spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling. Joyce Page, RN, facilitates the group. For more information, call the Counseling Office at 480.824.7239. (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
May 29
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., E212 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Tuesday evening group begins a new study, 9 THINGS YOU SIMPLY MUST DO by Dr. Henry Cloud January 17 through April 3. Contact Diane at 480.703.2885 for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Lean Not On Your Own Understanding
May 30
9 a.m.–11 a.m., E214 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Cloud & Townsend DVD series, SAFE PEOPLE, will begin on January 18 through April 4. Call Kari at 480.990.8999 or email leannot.wed@gmail.com for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Caring Conquerors
June 3
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m., E113 (map)
Caring Conquerors is a biblically-based support group for men and women and their caregivers who are facing life-threatening and long-term medical illness. Participants will receive support and encouragement to endure both the physical and emotional pain that often accompanies chronic medical illnesses, learn methods for coping and nurturing relationships during difficult periods and gain hope from the truth found in scripture. Contact Chris Goble at 602.790.7203 or caringconquerors@cox.net. (close)
Caregivers Support
June 3
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E205 (map)
CareGiver Support, a support group for those caring for older adult loved ones, meets on the first and third Sundays of each month (except on holiday weekends). This group features biblical teaching from Psalms on managing one’s emotions as a caregiver. During the small group discussion time, there are opportunities to interact with others who care for an elderly person. There is no fee. Contact Sherry Elenius RN, MSN, GCM, at 480.347.5180 or selenius@cox.net . (close)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
June 3
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E113 (map)
An on-going education and support group for parents/spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling. Joyce Page, RN, facilitates the group. For more information, call the Counseling Office at 480.824.7239. (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
June 5
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., E212 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Tuesday evening group begins a new study, 9 THINGS YOU SIMPLY MUST DO by Dr. Henry Cloud January 17 through April 3. Contact Diane at 480.703.2885 for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Lean Not On Your Own Understanding
June 6
9 a.m.–11 a.m., E214 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Cloud & Townsend DVD series, SAFE PEOPLE, will begin on January 18 through April 4. Call Kari at 480.990.8999 or email leannot.wed@gmail.com for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Caring Conquerors
June 10
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m., E113 (map)
Caring Conquerors is a biblically-based support group for men and women and their caregivers who are facing life-threatening and long-term medical illness. Participants will receive support and encouragement to endure both the physical and emotional pain that often accompanies chronic medical illnesses, learn methods for coping and nurturing relationships during difficult periods and gain hope from the truth found in scripture. Contact Chris Goble at 602.790.7203 or caringconquerors@cox.net. (close)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
June 10
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E113 (map)
An on-going education and support group for parents/spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling. Joyce Page, RN, facilitates the group. For more information, call the Counseling Office at 480.824.7239. (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
June 12
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., E212 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Tuesday evening group begins a new study, 9 THINGS YOU SIMPLY MUST DO by Dr. Henry Cloud January 17 through April 3. Contact Diane at 480.703.2885 for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Lean Not On Your Own Understanding
June 13
9 a.m.–11 a.m., E214 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Cloud & Townsend DVD series, SAFE PEOPLE, will begin on January 18 through April 4. Call Kari at 480.990.8999 or email leannot.wed@gmail.com for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Caring Conquerors
June 17
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m., E113 (map)
Caring Conquerors is a biblically-based support group for men and women and their caregivers who are facing life-threatening and long-term medical illness. Participants will receive support and encouragement to endure both the physical and emotional pain that often accompanies chronic medical illnesses, learn methods for coping and nurturing relationships during difficult periods and gain hope from the truth found in scripture. Contact Chris Goble at 602.790.7203 or caringconquerors@cox.net. (close)
Caregivers Support
June 17
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E205 (map)
CareGiver Support, a support group for those caring for older adult loved ones, meets on the first and third Sundays of each month (except on holiday weekends). This group features biblical teaching from Psalms on managing one’s emotions as a caregiver. During the small group discussion time, there are opportunities to interact with others who care for an elderly person. There is no fee. Contact Sherry Elenius RN, MSN, GCM, at 480.347.5180 or selenius@cox.net . (close)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
June 17
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E113 (map)
An on-going education and support group for parents/spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling. Joyce Page, RN, facilitates the group. For more information, call the Counseling Office at 480.824.7239. (close)
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
June 19
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., E212 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Tuesday evening group begins a new study, 9 THINGS YOU SIMPLY MUST DO by Dr. Henry Cloud January 17 through April 3. Contact Diane at 480.703.2885 for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Lean Not On Your Own Understanding
June 20
9 a.m.–11 a.m., E214 (map)
Lean Not is an on-going support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not teaches that changes and growth come from discovering truth about our relationship with Jesus Christ and from applying the principles for living found in God's Word. The Cloud & Townsend DVD series, SAFE PEOPLE, will begin on January 18 through April 4. Call Kari at 480.990.8999 or email leannot.wed@gmail.com for more information. You are welcome to join the group at any time. (close)
Caring Conquerors
June 24
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m., E113 (map)
Caring Conquerors is a biblically-based support group for men and women and their caregivers who are facing life-threatening and long-term medical illness. Participants will receive support and encouragement to endure both the physical and emotional pain that often accompanies chronic medical illnesses, learn methods for coping and nurturing relationships during difficult periods and gain hope from the truth found in scripture. Contact Chris Goble at 602.790.7203 or caringconquerors@cox.net. (close)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
June 24
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m., E113 (map)
An on-going education and support group for parents/spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling. Joyce Page, RN, facilitates the group. For more information, call the Counseling Office at 480.824.7239. (close)

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Ministry Contacts

David C. Walther, MA, LPC
Pastor of Counseling Ministry
480.824.7239
dwalther@sbcaz.org

Rachel Bauer
Office Manager
480.824.7239
rbauer@sbcaz.org

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