If you or someone you know is facing a crisis--large or small--and could benefit from the caring presence of a Stephen Minister, email  stephenministry@moochurch.org or call the church office - MOO has a trained team of 39 Stephen Ministers.
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”       Hebrews 10:14
Our Motto - Christ Caring for People through People
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 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.
What you should know about Stephen Ministry
MOO has a system for training and organizing laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in our congregation called Stephen Ministry.
Training
All Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of training in care giving and attend continuing education classes every month that prepares them to listen and care for anyone going through a difficult time.  The name Stephen comes from  St. Stephen, who was the first layperson commissioned by the Apostles to provide caring ministry to those in need, Acts 6.
More Info About Stephen Ministries Stephen Ministry began in 1975 when the Rev. Kenneth C. Haugk, Ph.D., a pastor and clinical psychologist, trained nine laypeople at his congregation in St. Louis to be Stephen Ministers.  They assisted him in providing distinctively Christian care to members of the congregation and community.  These trained caregivers were so enthused about their ministry, they encouraged Dr. Haugk to offer it to more congregations.  Since that time more than 500,000 laypeople have been trained as Stephen Ministers in 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces and 24 other countries.