Compassionate Care
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry provides distinctively Christian, one to one care to anyone in our congregation or community who is going through a difficult time, a transition or crisis and is in need of encouragement and support.
Call us at 408-614-7787 to be connected to a Stephen Leader.
How might we care for you?
Are you going through a hard time?
Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, listen, and share God’s love can help you get through a time of confusion, stress, or loneliness.
There is no need to struggle alone.
We have members of our congregation who are available to meet with you personally and walk with you on your journey. We refer to these people as Stephen Ministers.
Here’s how it works:
The typical Stephen Ministry relationship involves a weekly one-hour personal meeting; although different arrangements may be made.
Content republished with permission from Monte Fisher and Menlo Church Stephen Ministry. Thank you Monte and Menlo Church!
A Stephen minister is…
A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care.
A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say, and even your identity, confidential.
Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists.
A Stephen minister is not…
A counselor or therapist
A problem-solver
Someone who runs errands or helps with chores
A casual visitor
God does not intend for us to struggle alone. There’s a Stephen Minister waiting to walk alongside you.
Call us at 408-614-7787 to be connected to a Stephen Leader
Testimonials
Hear what some of our care receivers have to share about their experience with Stephen Ministry
Mental health ministry
We know people in the community have a variety of emotional and mental health needs. Since 2016, the Home of Christ Church in Cupertino has offered a continuum of care to the community, which now includes Parenting/Marriage Workshops, Griefshare, Stephen Ministry, and counseling services provided at Upward Counseling Center.