Text Box: Stephen Ministers are equipped to serve people who are going through struggles. It can be helpful to have someone to talk to during these times. Also there are many such situations where a person could benefit from continuing presence and prayers of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministry is completely confidential. Text Box: God works through Stephen Ministers to provide care. Our congregation has 12 active Stephen Ministers. This is one way our church practices lay ministry. They are members of our congregation who have been trained to provide Christian care to people who are going through difficult times. Text Box: God has repeatedly used Stephen Ministers to bring healing and hope to others. Epworth’s Stephen Leaders: Keith Badowski (334) 448-4715 or (334) 298-3186 Steve Stanley (706) 358-6183 Text Box: Stephen Ministry

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