Goal
· To implement a lay caring ministry at EBC through the Stephen Series.
· To fulfill the EBC statement: “We exist to: Care for One Another and Serve Our Community.
Values
· A commitment to equipping lay people for works of service.
· EBC as a place where hurting people can receive compassion and care.
· An opportunity to bear one another’s burdens.
Vision
· To bring the love of Christ to the people of EBC and our community through a lay caring ministry by training people to love, listen, care and pray for those in need.
Plan
· Establish a timeline for implementing the Stephen Series.
· Create awareness of Stephen Ministry.
· Recruit Stephen Ministers. Plan for an informational meeting in May.
· Use the ten-step Stephen Series system to train Stephen Ministers.
“Training lay people to be God’s hand extended, touching people in need.”