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If you are not familiar with Stephen Ministry, go to their website and discover what this amazing ministry is all about. Their homepage can be accessed at – https://www.stephenministries.org.

This comprehensive program has proven its effectiveness in more than 13,000 congregations and organization from more than 180 denominations in the United States, Canada, and 30 other countries who are implementing this distinctively Christian caring ministry. Stephen Ministries provides training and materials to Stephen Leaders who then teach Stephen Ministers and manage the ministry in their parishes, congregations, and organizations.

Only congregations and organizations who are approved and registered as “Stephen Ministry Congregations” are authorized to use these copyrighted tools. Therefore, only vowed members of Anglican Communion Benedictines are authorized to enroll in this course. The materials presented here are provided under the copyrights of Stephen Ministries and are intended for the sole use of Christ Mission Anglican Benedictines for the education and training of this community to serve one another, and those who desire this compassionate ministry.

This course includes eighteen lessons that must be completed in sequence prior to completing the basic studies required for Stephen Ministers to begin practicing this ministry of presence. Following completion of this course, there will be on-going continuing education and group supervision for all who are actively serving as a spiritual care-giver.

Stephen Ministry Plan

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You must be a member of Christ Mission Anglican Benedictines (Anglican Communion Benedictines) to enroll in this course.

The Person of the Caregiver

Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours

The Art of Listening

Distinctively Christian Caring

Process versus Results in Caregiving

Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly

Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving

Crisis Theory & Practice: Danger vs Opportunity

Confidentiality

Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There

Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Resources

Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief

Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister’s Role

Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need

Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close

Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care

How to Make a First Caring Visit

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3 thoughts on “Stephen Ministry Initial Course”

  1. Just want to comment that I love the curriculum.
    Some other trainings share much in common with what
    Steven Ministry best practices; However, I’m approaching this
    course with a clean slate so to speak in the area of being willing to learn
    new ways of holy helping. Thank you Abbot for this generous opportunity.
    Sr Deana

  2. Although I have not started the course I can see how it will help in my vocation as a Benedictine Monk. My background is care work here in the UK predominantly with the Elderly but also with Mental health clients. I have also done a Pastoral care course when I was an Authorised Lay Minister in the local CofE team ministry. This course seems very comprehensive. I do suffer with mental health problems myself so it will be interesting to see how I cope with those parts of the course. I look forward to starting this course.

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