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Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

8011 Douglas
Dallas, Texas 75225

Phone: 214-363-5471
Fax: 214-363-4388
After Hours Priest on Call Number: 214-232-7512

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Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one confidential care giving ministry to people in and around the parish who are hurting. Stephen Ministers are trained and supervised caregivers. You may have a burden that you cannot handle alone. A Stephen Minister is someone who will walk beside you while you are hurting — praying for you, and encouraging you. If you are interested in having a Stephen Minister, or if you are a trained Stephen Leader, or Stephen Minister from another church, or if you are interested in finding out more about Stephen Ministry at Saint Michael and All Angels, please contact:  Harriet Cousins  () or The Rev. Patty Willett ().

To apply to be a Stephen Minister, please complete and submit the application below.

Stephen Ministry

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

In what ways do you think you would benefit personally from your training and service as a Stephen Minister?

Describe briefly your relationship with Jesus Christ

Are you a member in good standing at SMAA (financial contributor of record)?

Are you willing to commit to serve faithfully for a period of no less than two years? This includes:

  • the initial 50 hours of training
  • regular visits to your care receiver (weekly or a mutually agreed-upon frequency
  • twice-monthly Small Group Peer Supervision

Please provide two references.

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

If yes, please list where and when.

Please include the name and telephone number of a pastor and/or Stephen Leader there whom we can contact.

Have you ever received emotional or psychiatric treatment?

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: A great many caregivers have been made stronger in their caregiving ministry through the care they themselves have received, including care from mental health professionals. Your Stephen Leader Team affirms the work of mental health professionals, who have helped many individuals to experience growth and healing. Members of the Stephen Leader Team request this information because they want to be as fully informed as possible about their Stephen Ministers.]

Would you like to discuss any other care or counseling you have received?

Have you ever been charged with a crime?

If yes, explain in detail, using additional paper as needed. 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.

 

Please read and sign 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 and in Small Group Peer Supervision and to function within the boundaries of Stephen Ministry as adopted by my congregation/organization. I understand and accept the need for confidentiality that is required for every Stephen Minister.  I give permission for the congregation/organization, if it deems necessary, to call my references, secure a police background check on me, and consult with the treating physician(s) or other mental health professionals regarding the nature of any treatment I have received for emotional or psychiatric problems.

Thank you for completing this application.