St. Paul Lutheran Church became a Stephen Ministries congregation in 2008. More than 20 members now serve as Stephen Ministers or leaders.

The Core Purpose (Mission) of Stephen Ministries

Stephen Ministries' Core Purpose is summed up in the words of St. Paul in his letter to the Ephesians. These verses have been rendered by renowned calligrapher Timothy Botts on the entryway wall to the Stephen Ministries Center, boldly proclaiming the mission to everyone who enters.

"To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12-13).

The Core Values of Stephen Ministries

• - Incarnational theology
• - Ministry as the privilege and responsibility of all God's people
  
• - Empowering those we serve to get excellent results
  
• - Personal humility
  
• - Organizational stability
  
• - Positive work environment
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Learn more on the official website of Stephen Ministries at www.stephenministries.org.