Stephen Ministry
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What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.
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“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2 ESV
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Rev. Richard Evans
Assistant Pastor of Compassionate Care
Richard was ordained in Wales (1998) and joined our staff in 2008. Richard helps oversee our Stephen Ministry, and is a trustworthy and supportive pastor to anyone going through a difficult season of life. Besides serving on staff, Richard also serves as a local part-time Hospice Chaplain. Along with his wife, Alex, and their cats, he loves living and serving in the Rogue Valley.