STEPHEN MINISTER TRAINING

Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Stephen Ministers meet one-on-one with people who need support; offering presence, care, and hope. At PCC, we’re building a team across all ages and stages of life, so no one has to walk alone. We’ll train you over 2 weekends; you just bring a willing heart. Learn more here.
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Stephen Minister training is a meaningful and energizing experience that equips you to care for others in real, lasting ways.

Through this training, you will:

Learn how to offer high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care
Grow in practical relational skills you can use in every area of life
Better understand what people are experiencing in seasons of struggle
Deepen your own faith as you learn to care with the heart of Christ
Build meaningful community with others in your training group

Training takes place over two weekends and is designed to be engaging, practical, and formative.

Questions? Contact Rachel Taylor - rachelt@wearepcc.com

Your name *

Email address *

Phone number

Address

BECOMING A STEPHEN MINISTER

#1 - How long have you been a member of our congregation? *

#2 - Describe the reasons you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister. *

#3 - What spiritual gifts or strengths do you believe God has given you that would help you serve effectively as a Stephen Minister? *

#4 - In what ways do you think you would benefit personally from training and serving as a Stephen Minister? *

#5 - Based on your current understanding of what it means to be a Stephen Minister, what about this role do you think would be challenging for you? *

#6 - How would people who know you describe the way you relate to others? *

TRAINING COMMITMENT

#7 - Are you willing to commit to two weekends of training? *

These two weekends will be spaced about 1 month apart. They will be full day trainings on the PCC campus all day Saturday and Sunday. There will be some light reading to prepare for these training weekends. After training, once a month, you will continue to meet with a supervisor and attend a continuing education class to stay equipped and engaged. *PLEASE CHECK ALL BOXES IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Initial 2 weekends of training (including some pre-reading)

Regular visits to your care receiver (weekly or a mutually agreed-upon frequency)

Supervisor meetings and continuing education classes (once a month)

#7B - How willing and able are you to commit to these expectations? What changes would you need to make in your life in order to fulfill this commitment? *

YOUR FAITH

#8 - Describe briefly your relationship with Jesus Christ. *

3 PERSONAL REFERENCES

Reference 1

We need the name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and relationship.

#9A - Reference 1 - Name *

Please provide first and last name for your Reference 1.

#9A - Reference 1 - Email Address

#9A - Reference 1 - Telephone Number

#9A - Reference 1 - Mailing Address

#9A - Reference 1 - Relationship *

Reference 2

We need the name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and relationship.

#9B - Reference 2 - Name *

Please provide the first and last name for your Reference 2.

#9B - Reference 2 - Email Address

#9B - Reference 2 - Telephone Number

#9B - Reference 2 - Mailing Address

#9B - Reference 2 - Relationship *

Reference 3

We need the name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and relationship.

#9C - Reference 3 - Name *

Please provide the first and last name for your Reference 3.

#9C - Reference 3 - Email Address

#9C - Reference 3 - Telephone Number

#9C - Reference 3 - Mailing Address

#9C - Reference 3 - Relationship *

SOME PERSONAL HISTORY

#10 - Have you ever trained and served as a Stephen Minister or Stephen Leader at another congregation? *

YES

#10B - If yes, please list where and when.

#10C - Please include the name and phone number of a pastor and/or Stephen Leader there whom we can contact.

Name, Telephone Number, and Email Address

#11 - Have you ever received treatment for any mental health issue? *

If yes, someone from the Stephen Leader Team will speak with you about this so that the team may better understand its significance in your life and ministry.
NOTE: Many people become involved in caring ministry because of the care they have received, including care from mental health professionals. The Stephen Leader Team needs this information in order to provide the best support possible for our Stephen Ministers.

YES

#12 - Have you ever been charged with a crime? *

YES

#12B - If yes, explain in detail, using additional paper as needed. Someone from the Stephen Leader Team will speak with you about this so the team may better understand its significance in your life and ministry.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ACCURACY

Please read and type in your name as a signature of acknowledgment that you have read the statement below.

The information I have provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to participate in Stephen Ministry training, Small Group Peer Supervision, and Stephen Minister continuing education; to be accountable to my congregation’s Stephen Leader Team and pastoral leadership in my service; and to function within the boundaries of Stephen Ministry as adopted by my congregation. I give permission for the congregation, if it deems necessary, to call my references, secure a background check on me, and consult with the treating mental health professionals regarding the nature of any mental health care I have received.

First and Last Name *

Please type in your name as a signature of acknowledgement of the statement above.

THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION.

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