Pastoral Care and Stephen Ministry
confidential and compassionate
help when you need it
If you are in crisis and need immediate intervention, call 911 or 988 (Lifeline Network).
If you need help with food or housing expenses, Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry and the Village Resource Center may be able to help. Additionally, Saint Peter’s Stephen Ministers are available to provide compassionate care. Please fill out the form below to learn more.
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
Stephen Ministers
Pastors will always be on the front lines of care. But there are many more needs for ongoing, one-to-one care than pastors can effectively meet by themselves. Stephen Ministry provides a biblical solution: equipping God’s people for ministry. Gifted lay people are trained to support and extend the care that pastors continue to provide.
We all experience challenges in life, times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian Friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis, challenging transition, or difficulty. Stephen Ministers reach out with God’s love to people who are hurting, both congregation members and nonmembers alike.
reach out with love
You play an important role in our Stephen Ministry. Here’s what you can do:
Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through our Stephen Ministry. Accept care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn’t expect you to bear your burdens alone. Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.
If you are a good listener and a compassionate person, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister. Learn more at stephenministries.com or call 314-428-2600.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private.