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:
Judy Cavazos 210-844-2148
Julia Hansen 210-495-6915
Jo Herbold 210-497-3849
John Herbold 210-497-3849
Gary Klatt 210-490-7112
Linda Menchaca 210-494-8785
Faye Minnis 210-499-4929
The Stephen Leaders are also active Stephen Ministers.
