Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened…
…and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
God does not intend for us to suffer alone. Jesus promises, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). We can receive this promised rest when we turn to one another for comfort and help.
That’s why we have Stephen Ministers. Over the years, well over one-and-a-half million people nationwide have benefited from the one-to-one, Christ-centered care of a Stephen Minister. This care is entirely confidential—no one knows the identity of a care receiver except for their Stephen Minister and the pastor or Stephen Leader who paired them together. If you are facing a challenging time or life crisis, the care of a Stephen Minister can make all the difference.
Care Receivers Tell Their Stories.
The care receivers featured here willingly volunteered to share their stories.
God is the Ultimate Care Giver: Stephen Ministry at Reach Church
“It was such a burden off my shoulders.”
“Getting Me Plugged into My Church”
“My Stephen Minister Is Truly a Gift”
“Refusing to Give Up on Me”
What People Are Saying
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Although my needs changed as I went from wife to caregiver to widow, my Stephen Minister’s support remained a constant. She was there at every stage, helping me through some of the most difficult times of my life—so I could begin to heal.
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— SUSAN
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When things seemed like too much to handle, my Stephen Minister brought normalcy and calm. With him by my side, I knew I could make it from one week to the next. I could feel God’s presence when my Stephen Minister was there.
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— JAMES