Bear One Another's Burdens... 

In Galatians 6, Paul tells us to "carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Here at Christ Church, our Stephen Ministers have been trained and organized to do just that. They provide one-to-one care, prayer, and support to those who are going through a difficult time. Read on for more information about Stephen Ministry at Christ Church and who you can contact to receive such care.

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love
of God that is in Jesus Christ our Lord." -- Romans:8:38-39[38]For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,[39]nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

Stephen Ministry at Christ Church

Stephen Ministry has been offered at Christ Church since 1990. Click here to read more about how this important caring ministry was established at our church and the principles behind the program that has helped so many. 

Stephen Ministers seek to establish a personal caring relationship with the care receiver to whom they are assigned.  They meet with their assigned individual weekly for approximately 6 months or for the length of time the care receiver and Stephen Minister agree upon.  

A Stephen Minister Can Help... 

Is Stephen Ministry Right for You? Click here to read more about who can be helped through Stephen Ministry.

Testimonials: Click here to read what people are saying about Stephen Ministry.

Get a Stephen Minister: If you are interested in being assigned a Stephen Minister or  have a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative going through a difficult time, a Stephen Minister may be able to offer the support her or she needs. To become a care receiver or help a friend become one, please contact Rev. John Bletsch in the church office at 299-1571, ext. 307 or jblestch@christgreensboro.org.  

Our Stephen Ministers

All Stephen Ministers participate in an ongoing supervision and continuing education program on a regular basis for at least the 24 month commitment following training. Currently Christ United Methodist Church has approximately 90 trained Stephen Ministers. The following people are currently active Stephen Ministers and/or assigned to care receivers.  (*Only make visits to those in hospital.) 

Andee Barbee            Heidi Birkner
Bill Collis                   Connie Craigie
Barbara Ellis              John Flynn
Kathy Hilton               Deene Kennon*
Trudy Krege*              Judi Labath
Sherry Lash               Genevieve Leach
Brenda Madden          Joseph McDonald
Susan Miller               Sara Helen Moore
Bill Moseley, Jr.            Polly O'Kelley
Wendy O'Kelley          Susan Pabon
Susan Pegram*          Nancy Reaves*
Joe Ritter                   Sherry Sheek
Jim Sheek                  Barry Strulson*
Melanie Triche

CUMC continues to train new Stephen Ministers at the rate of 6 - 10 individuals a year.  If this is a ministry that you feel led to explore, please contact Rev. John Bletsch in the church office at 299-1571, ext. 307 or jblestch@christgreensboro.org.