Our congregation's Stephen Ministry equips lay-people to provide one-to-one Christian care to people in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and everything they discuss with a Stephen Minister remain private.

Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV).

We all experience challenges in life, times when we could benefit from care and support.

Stephen Ministers can provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as: loss of a loved one, hospitalization, divorce or separation, loneliness or discouragement, spiritual crisis, unemployment or a job crisis, a terminal illness, incarceration, aging, birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility, a chronic illness, relocation, recovery after an accident or disaster, and many other life challenges. 

Want to receive care? or know someone in need of care? Please contact richard@greatbridgebaptist.org or fill out the form below and give that to Pastor Richard during our office hours Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm.
We would love to care and support you.

You play an important role in our Stephen Ministry. Here's what you can do:

• Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through our Stephen Ministry.
• Accept care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn't expect you to bear your burdens alone.
• Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.
• If you are a compassionate person and a good listener, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.