Jun 24, 2019 | Church News, Stephen Ministry
Sometimes it takes more than a parka or a blanket to keep another person warm. Sometimes it takes the presence of a caring Christian friend who knows how to keep a confidence. Stephen Ministers share the warmth of God’s love with those who need it most: the lonely,...
Jun 10, 2019 | Church News, Stephen Ministry
This week approximately 250 people from 40 states and several foreign countries are attending a six-day Stephen Ministry Leadership Training Conference in Orlando, Florida. Pat Booker-Christy and Lindsay Waldrop are participating in this important training and will be...
May 28, 2019 | Church News, Stephen Ministry
C-O-S-T: COMMITMENT OF SELF AND TIME Searching for a new ministry opportunity in our congregation? There will be a cost, you know, but there will also be great rewards. Stephen Ministry is the FBG congregation’s one-to-one, confidential, caring-giving ministry. Right...
May 20, 2019 | Church News, Stephen Ministry
Stephen Minister applications are now available at the Visitor’s Desk and can be accessed online at the FBG Website. The Stephen Ministry Leadership Team encourages your prayerful consideration of volunteering for this important program that trains laypeople to...
Apr 8, 2019 | Church News, Stephen Ministry
It’s a Match — It’s Confidential Matching is an important part of Stephen Ministry. Those who are interested in serving are matched with the best job for them. Those who need care are matched with the best caregiver for them. Find out whether Stephen Ministry is a...
Jan 14, 2019 | Church News, Stephen Ministry
THEY ARE AMONG US No, we’re not talking about angels or aliens. We’re talking about individuals who care about others. The Scriptures describe their service well: “Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you...