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URL:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/events/stephen-ministry-introductory
 -workshop/
SUMMARY:Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to be an active listener and reach out in to others in a d
 istinctively Christian way? The half day workshop consists of three sess
 ions designed both to enhance participants care giving skills and to help 
 congregations explore ways to expand their caring ministry.\n\n“The need
 s for care in our congregation and community were much more than the pasto
 rs could handle alone\,” said Rev. Stu Austin\, one of 5 Stephen Leaders
  who oversee New Hope’s Stephen Ministry. “So we enrolled in the Steph
 en Series and are now equipping our members to provide quality one-to-one 
 Christian care.” The workshop is sponsored by Stephen Ministries\, the S
 t. Louis-based Christian training organization that has been providing con
 gregations with training and resources for Christian care giving for more 
 than 30 years. Over the past 7 years\, dozens of members of New Hope have 
 undertaken 50 hours of training to become Stephen Ministers\; many of them
  are currently active. Each meets weekly with someone who is experiencing 
 a life crisis or challenge\, such as the death of a loved one\, divorce\, 
 hospitalization\, the loss of a job\, loneliness\, or relocation. “Being
  a Stephen Minister has been a blessing to me\,” said Stephen Minister\,
  Kathy Orr. “I have grown so much spiritually through the experience of 
 seeing God work through me to touch the life of my care receiver.”\n\nTh
 e cost of the workshop is $15. For more information call 314-428-2600 or w
 ww.stephenministry.org/workshop\n\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:New Hope Presb. Church Ft Myers\, FL -2 blocks south of Ft Myers C
 ountry Club\, 3825 McGregor Blvd\, Ft Myers\, FL\, SW FL\, United States
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