Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is a caring ministry by trained lay people.  Stephen Ministers are not counselors or therapists.   Instead, they are caring Christian friends who can offer a listening ear to help others through the tough times in life.  If you have experienced any kind of a personal upset in your life such as:
  • a recent move
  • separation or divorce
  • depression
  • loneliness
  • loss of a loved one
  • confinement to home
  • struggling with your faith
  • loss of a job retirement
  • hospitalization
  • trouble with the law
  • terminal illness
  • abuse of alcohol or drugs
     Stephen Ministers are trained and supervised in their ministry.  Bethlehem Lutheran Church has several Stephen Ministers ready to serve you.  If you are going through a tough time and could use a caring friend, contact Joan Schultheiss at 582-8088