We're brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, independent people. We tend to think that if we ask for help, it is a sign of weakness. So we try to keep our struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside. However, that's not God's plan. Galatians 6:2 says, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." God wants us to care for others--and allow others to care for us in our time of need.

Are you going through a difficult time--emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? Are you lonely, experiencing a crisis, or simply stressed by everyday life? You don't have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is that you are facing. The role of a Stephen Minister is to give care. They listen, empathize, encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support on a weekly basis to hurting people for as long as the need persists. God works in and through them to bring hope and healing. Stephen Ministers are members of St Raphael who have been trained to journey with you.  Ask for help. We've got a team of ministers who are ready to help. Men are matched with men, and women with women (It's completely confidential too!).

To find out if a Stephen Minister is right for you, contact one of our Stephen leaders. Your call will be handled in the utmost of confidentiality .

 Feel free to take a look the Stephen Ministries website at www.stephenministries.org