Stephen Ministry

SJD Prayer & Care

StephenMinistry

The StephenMinistry logo symbolizes the path from brokenness to greater wholeness through Jesus Christ and Christ's people.

After you find the pink slip in what's now your final paycheck, after the doctors have said there's nothing more they can do, after the relationship ends but the wounds are still bleeding, after family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out--that's when Stephen Ministers step in.

Stephen Ministers are dedicated Christians and trained lay members commissioned by our congregation to administer confidential in-depth caring. A Stephen Minister is someone who will offer Christian love and support, visit with you weekly, listen, provide resources and referrals, and pray with and for you.

Stephen Ministers address the needs of people who are:  

Hospitalized 

Grieving the loss of a loved one 

Lonely 

Depressed 

Separated or divorced 

Homebound 

Expecting the birth of a child 

Dying as well as the families of the terminally ill 

Experiencing the loss of a job or financial setbacks 

Abused 

New to our parish 

Inactive members

Struggling with their faith in God 

Stephen Ministers also facilitate support groups.

To contact a Stephen Minister, call the church at 713.622.3600 and ask for extension 265. Leave word that you'd like to talk to a Stephen Minister, and provide contact information.  You can also . All communications are confidential.

If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister please contact the Rev. Jan Dantone at 713.354.2226 or .  A training program prepares interested men and women to become Stephen Ministers and equips them to care for the many needs of our parish. Stephen Ministers work in continual consultation with the parish clergy and receives ongoing education in the caring ministry.

View the Stephen Ministry feature on the PBS Web site

To view the Stephens Ministry photo gallery click here.