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Beginning in October, 2025, Our Savior's Lutheran Church will be offering Stephen Ministry Training.

If you are interested in taking the course

The OSLC Stephen Ministry Launch Team (doc is attached)  is currently collecting names, email addresses and cell phone numbers of individuals who are interested in taking the Stephen Minister Training Course (SMTC) beginning in October 2025. ELCC churches are invited to participate,  please contact your pastor directly. You must pre-register as soon as possible to ensure a space is available for you, and no later than July 27.

Stephen Minister Training Course (SMTC): What’s in it for me?
  • You will learn to be more confident, assertive, empathetic, caring, faithful, prepared and equipped to be disciples of Christ.
  • You will develop these skills and be transformed to more fully serve God and those he puts in our path throughout our lifetime.
  • You will have the opportunity to practice these skills together during the training in a loving, non-judgmental and safe place, readying us to share with our families, communities and the world.
Stephen Minister Training Course (SMTC):
  • A minimum of 20 classes in the initial training, 2.5 hours each, with a 15 min break. 
  • Classes are weekly beginning this fall and continuing through early spring 2026.
  • Occasional one or two-week breaks during the course (for holidays and teacher schedule conflicts).
  • Attendance at each class (or make up any missed classes).
  • Pre-class readings and in-class exercises.
  • $50 for materials (possible subsidy offered)
  • Training is FREE!

Commissioned Stephen Ministers:

  • After completion of the initial Stephen Minister Training Course, and if you choose to serve, you will be commissioned by your congregation to serve as a Stephen Minister.
  • You will be matched with individuals in your church or community who are hurting (i.e., “Care Receivers”).
  • You will meet with your Care Receiver one-on-one, in person, once a week for one hour, until the situation resolves.
  • You will engage in Peer Supervision and Continuing Education once or twice a month (1-3 hours per month).
  • You will serve for 2-3 years and then take a break.

 

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