From Louisiana-
A divorce, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job — such painful life situations take time to get through.
A companion along the way would be a blessing, and that’s what Stephen Ministry seeks to provide.
The Christian educational program trains laypeople to help others through those difficult times in life.
In Baton Rouge, three Episcopal churches — St. Luke’s, St. James and Trinity — have joined to act as one in training their parishioners as Stephen ministers and assigning them to “care receivers” inside and outside their congregations.
“It’s a Christian care ministry, walking alongside someone going through a particular time in their life,” said Becky Williams, a registered nurse and the director of health ministries at St. Luke’s.
She visits with people who would like to meet with a Stephen minister and matches them with one of the 22 local laypersons who have been so trained and commissioned.
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