Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry is a distinctively Christian care giving ministry which increases the amount of caring, pastoral attention Christ Church is able to provide to the congregation and community.  Stephen Ministers are members of our church trained to provide emotional and spiritual care to people who are hurting.  They are trained to listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside people during difficult times.  Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of initial training and ongoing continuing education.  They also meet in a peer supervision group twice a month for support.  This ministry is confidential, free and very helpful.  If you are interested in knowing more about becoming a Stephen Minister talk to a Stephen Leader:  Carol Callaghan, Bruce Richards, Catherine Murphy, or Marie DiPasquale.  If you feel you might benefit from the services of a Stephen Minister, talk to Carol Callaghan.