LEADERS and CONTACT STEPHEN MINISTERS- Tom Harbst, Sally Kaltenbach and Joyce Naivar

First Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, has an active Stephen Ministry Program   A group of adults trained in the art of listening in a one-to-one Christian setting, offering to anyone who is burdened with life crises and/or challenges an opportunity to talk out their problem.

Prior to being commissioned, candidates for Stephen Ministry have 50 hours of classes on how to listen, maintain confidentiality, and recognize problems beyond the scope of their training. All Stephen Ministers participate in continuing education on a regular basis.

Life crises can be experienced at any time. and by many causes; hospitalization, illnesses, death in the family and other family problems including separation, divorce or illness.  Life's problems large and small, often may be helped be talking to a caring trained person.

Stephen Ministers are ready to provide quality care to assist the pastor and congregation.

Call the church office at 706 865 6499 for help and information.