Rivermont Presbyterian Church

Congregational Care

Ministry that responds to church members, or friends of the church, that are experiencing transitions in their lives. Also, this committee has oversight of the Alzheimer's Support Group, Tape Ministry, Stephen's Ministry, Prayer Warriors, and the Recovery Group. Patsy Turner and Syd Tindall are the elders responsible for this ministry.

Stephen Ministry Explanation

List of Stephen Ministers and History

You Can Share in the Stephen Ministry of Christian
Care Giving at Rivermont Presbyterian Church

Background:

Stephen Ministries is a ministry of Christian care-giving developed by Dr. Kenneth Haugk, a Lutheran pastor in St. Louis Missouri, in 1977. It has expanded rapidly to several thousand Christian congregations.

Rivermont Presbyterian Church trained and equipped its first 13 Stephen Ministers in early 1993. Since then, Rivermont has trained five additional classes for this ministry. Current Stephen Ministers are now making regular contacts with persons in need of a Christian friend. Stephen Ministers meet the first and third Wednesday evenings for follow-up and continuing education in this confidential caring ministry.

“Bear one another’s burdens,“ the Scripture says in Galatians 6:2. In the love of Christ, Stephen Ministries are sharing burdens like illness, grief or loneliness.

You Can Share By:

Praying regularly for our Stephen Ministries care-givers.
Referring persons in need of Christian care-giving to the Senior Minister, Dr. Dan Sansbury (877-8527) or coordinator Beth Russell (847-1317).
Becoming a Stephen Minister yourself (a new training class is being planned for the coming year).

Current Stephen Ministers are Charlie Baker, Bob Batson, Marcia Biggs, Craig and Laura Kellogg, Jean Kelly, Linda Millard, Carol Robinson, Beth Russell, Pat Rogers, Jim Secord, and Joe and Connie West.