St. Paul Lutheran Church-Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry

Danger Vs. Opportunity

Did you realize that the average crisis lasts for about six weeks? By the end of a month and a half, people usually come to some solution. Sometimes the solutions are good, but sometimes they just cause more painful problems.

Stephen Ministry can help people find positive resolutions to crises. We all know someone in crisis who doesn’t know where to turn. Someone who is tense upset, worn out – needing someone to talk with, someone to care.

You’d like to help. But how?

There are three steps to being truly helpful to a troubled friend.
1. Listen and care for your friend in your own way.
2. 2. Ask your friend for permission to share his or her need with someone who can help. Be sure to tell your friend that all information will be kept confidential.
3. Once permission is given, report his or her need as promptly as possible.

You can report their need to either of our Stephen Ministry Leaders by calling the church office (440)835-3050 or click here to email us.