Compassionate
A caring presence during change, uncertainty, loss, and other difficult seasons.
Confidential, one-to-one Christian care when life feels hard.
When grief, illness, change, or uncertainty feels overwhelming, you do not have to face it alone. A Stephen Minister can walk beside you with compassionate listening, encouragement, and prayer.
We all experience challenging seasons in life—times when grief, illness, divorce, caregiving responsibilities, loneliness, or other difficult circumstances leave us feeling overwhelmed. During those seasons, having someone to walk beside us can make all the difference.
House of Hope’s Stephen Ministry provides confidential, one-to-one care through trained lay caregivers. Stephen Ministers offer compassionate listening, encouragement, and prayer. Rather than trying to solve problems or offer easy answers, they provide a supportive, dependable presence and a safe space to share openly without judgment.
Stephen Ministers are tangible reminders of God’s love and grace—helping people discover strength, healing, and peace, one conversation at a time.
A caring presence during change, uncertainty, loss, and other difficult seasons.
Conversations are private, creating a safe and trusting relationship.
Stephen Ministers are congregation members selected for their gifts of compassion, listening, and care. Each completes 50 hours of specialized training.
Through regular visits and conversations, Stephen Ministers offer encouragement, pray faithfully, listen without judgment, and provide care for as long as support is needed.
A Stephen Minister may be able to support you or someone you know through:
Stephen Ministry is not professional counseling, crisis intervention, or medical care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental-health emergency, call 911 or 988.
House of Hope’s Ministry of Care
Since 2016, House of Hope’s Stephen Ministry has trained more than 20 Stephen Ministers who have cared for more than 50 people—often meeting weekly over many months. Through compassionate listening, prayer, and encouragement, they bring the hope and love of God to people who need it most.
Pastors are deeply involved in congregational care, especially during times of crisis, transition, grief, or uncertainty. Stephen Ministry extends that care by equipping trained laypeople to offer compassionate, one-to-one support. Together, pastors and Stephen Ministers create a stronger network of care where more people can experience support and hope.
Could you benefit from confidential, one-to-one care from a Stephen Minister?
Do you know someone who could benefit from Stephen Ministry?
Are you interested in putting your faith into action through compassionate care?
To learn more, request care, refer someone, or ask about becoming a Stephen Minister, contact:
Rev. Phillip J. Romine
Associate Pastor for Spiritual and Community Care
PhillipR@hohchurch.org
(651) 223-7554
Your inquiry will be handled with care and discretion.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.”Psalm 34:18