The Stephen Series is a complete system for training and organizing laypersons for caring ministry in and around the congregation.
The Stephen Series provides congregations with the structure, training, and resources to set up and administer a complete system for lay caring ministry (called Stephen Ministry) in the congregation.

In Stephen Ministry congregations, lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, and others facing a crisis or life challenge. Stephen Ministry helps pastors and congregations provide quality caring ministry for as long as people need it.

At Edgewood, we are equipped with a trained Stephen Leader, Congregational Visitor Sallie Monk, and 2 classes of Stephen Ministers who are actively involved in the lives of congregation members needing Christian care.