Love One Another As I Have Loved You . . .

In John 15:12, Jesus says, "'This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.'" Loving and caring for one another is not just the pastor's job--it's something Jesus calls us all to do! Stephen Ministry is a ministry in which people with special gifts for caring ministry can put those gifts to use in an organized way, bringing Jesus' love and care to those who most need it.

Christ Caring for People through People

That's the motto of Stephen Ministry. The Stephen Minister's role is to bring God's love into the lives of people who are going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis. What do Stephen Ministers do? They listen to you, care for you, support and encourage you, and pray with and for you. And in the midst of this confidential, one-to-one, caring relationship, God's healing love comes pouring through.  If you or someone you know is facing a crisis--large or small-- the caring presence of a Stephen Minister might help.

What Do Stephen Ministers Do?

Stephen Ministers are members of APLC who have gone through 50 hours of training to provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to people who are facing a crisis or simply going through a difficult time. Your Stephen Minister will meet with you once a week for around an hour to listen to you, care for you, pray with and for you, and provide emotional and spiritual encouragement. Men are matched with male Stephen Ministers; women are matched with female Stephen Ministers.

If you--or someone you know--are going through a difficult time, contact one of our Stephen Leaders. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with focused, confidential, one-to-one Christian care and to help you experience the healing power of Christ's love in your life.

APLC’s Stephen Ministry Team:

Stephen Leaders:                                           

Jarrell Pruitt                                                    210-491-0356

Hayden Stewart                                              210-493-5553

Donna    Stewart                                             210-493-5553

Michael Hawkins                                              210-394-5186

Stephen Ministers:                                        

Julia Hansen                                                    210-495-6915

Gary Klatt                                                        210-490-7112

Linda Menchaca                                               210-494-8785

Faye Minnis                                                     210-499-4929

Linda Turner                                                    210-490-1068

The Stephen Leaders are also active Stephen Ministers.

Watch this video news story from PBS on the Stephen Ministry