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When was the last time someone really listened to you?  We’re talking about that non-distracted, full-attention kind of listening.  That’s one of the ways our Stephen Ministry cares for others.

Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time.  The ministry is a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith, develop stronger relational skills, and bring Christ’s love into the lives of hurting people.  If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this one-to-one caring ministry.

Stephen Ministers meet regularly with another person to provide care. They also meet with other Stephen Ministers to support and encourage one another. Stephen Leaders provide training and supervision. When Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers work together, God accomplishes wonderful things!

Areas of Focus for Stephen Ministry

  • Grief/Bereavement
  • Terminal Illness (includes families of dying persons)
  • Divorce
  • Hospitalization and Recuperation
  • Lonely or Discouraged
  • Spiritual Crisis
  • Relocation
  • Job Loss or Other Vocational Need
  • Spouse or Parent of Person in Crisis
  • Other Crisis Situation
  • Nursing Home Resident
  • Families of Those in Nursing Homes
  • Homebound or Shut-In
  • Convalescence or Rehabilitation
  • Long-Term Care

Commitment Required of a Stephen Minister

It requires a high level of on-going commitment to become a Stephen Minister.

  • Two year commitment to the ministry.
  • Weekly meetings with Care Receiver.
  • Bi-Weekly meetings with Stephen Ministry team for Continuing Education and Supervision Meetings.
  • Initial 50 hour training course.

Training Schedule

The weekly training classes will be conducted at the Pellissippi Campus in Room 222 beginning Thursday January 5th at 6:30 pm.

How to Apply

  • Fill out an application online no later than Tuesday, December 13th
  • Interviews will be conducted.
  • All participants will be informed of selection by December 31st.

Stephen Ministry is a vital part of the Groups Ministry here at Faith Promise Church. As with all of our groups, we focus on creating environments where people Encounter God (Up), Embrace Others (In), Engage the World (Out), and Expand God’s Kingdom (Forward).

Get Challenged. Get Connected. Get a Job.

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Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you having difficulty getting companies to respond to your resume? Or are you getting the interview but not an offer? If so, you are not alone.

There are over 10.5 million people unemployed in our country and nearly 35,000 just in this surrounding area; maybe competing for the job they want.  National surveys report that only 30% are in a rewarding job, meaning 70% looking elsewhere as they continue to receive a paycheck; adding just over another 340,000 more people in competition for jobs.

In the KnoxWorx Ministry Career Search Workshop, we’ll teach you what most employers are looking for in a resume and why they ask the questions they do.  Go to www.knoxworx.org and sign up for the next KnoxWorx class. 86.4 % of the people who have learned from these principles find work in less than 140 days.

This is not your father’s way of finding a job,  it’s thinking outside the box.  It’s NOT easy but effective.  So think about what you may be doing and answer the question;  “How’s that working for you?”

Classes will be held on Monday evening March 2nd & 9th; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 1st Baptist of Concord.  The cost is only $58 to help pay for the materials.

Further questions, email Don Truza @[email protected] or call @ 865-693-3193.

KnoxWorx is a partnership of churches, businesses, and individuals working in cooperation to create hope in our community through an innovative approach of providing lasting solutions to the challenges in today’s workplace.

fp Stephen Ministry is looking for new Stephen Ministers

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When was the last time someone really listened to you?  We’re talking about that non-distracted, full-attention kind of listening.  That’s one of the ways our Stephen Ministry cares for others.

Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time.  The ministry is a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith, develop stronger relational skills, and bring Christ’s love into the lives of hurting people.  If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this one-to-one caring ministry.

Stephen Ministers meet regularly with another person to provide care. They also meet with other Stephen Ministers to support and encourage one another. Stephen Leaders provide training and supervision. When Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers work together, God accomplishes wonderful things!

Areas of Focus for Stephen Ministry

  • Grief/Bereavement
  • Terminal Illness (includes families of dying persons)
  • Divorce
  • Hospitalization and Recuperation
  • Lonely or Discouraged
  • Spiritual Crisis
  • Relocation
  • Job Loss or Other Vocational Need
  • Spouse or Parent of Person in Crisis
  • Other Crisis Situation
  • Nursing Home Resident
  • Families of Those in Nursing Homes
  • Homebound or Shut-In
  • Convalescence or Rehabilitation
  • Long-Term Care

Commitment Required of a Stephen Minister

It requires a high level of on-going commitment to become a Stephen Minister.

  • Two year commitment to the ministry.
  • Weekly meetings with Care Receiver.
  • Bi-Weekly meetings with Stephen Ministry team for Continuing Education and Supervision Meetings.
  • Initial 50 hour training course.

Training Schedule

The weekly training classes will be conducted at the Pellissippi Campus in Room 222 beginning Tuesday January 6th at 6:30 pm.

How to Apply

  • Fill out an application online no later than Tuesday, December 16th
  • Interviews will be conducted.
  • All participants will be informed of selection by December 31st.

Stephen Ministry is a vital part of the Groups Ministry here at Faith Promise Church. As with all of our groups, we focus on creating environments where people Encounter God, Embrace Others, and Engage the World Around Us.

This post was provided by Rick Henry.

Get Challenged. Get Connected. Get a Job.

knoxworx

 

Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you having difficulty getting companies to respond to your resume? Or are you getting the interview but not an offer? If so, you are not alone.

There are over 10.5 million people unemployed in our country and nearly 35,000 just in this surrounding area; maybe competing for the job they want. National surveys report that only 30% are in a rewarding job, meaning 70% looking elsewhere as they continue to receive a paycheck; adding more competition for jobs.

Thankfully, the date is set for the next Career Search Workshop hosted by KnoxWorx, and it is just around the corner.

In the KnoxWorx Career Search Workshop, we’ll teach what most employers are looking for in a resume and why they ask the questions they do.  Go to www.knoxworx.org and sign up for the next KnoxWorx class. KnoxWorx has found that 86.4 % of the people who have learned from these principles find work in less than 140 days.

Classes will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct 7th and 8th, 10:30 am to 5:00 pm each day at 1st Baptist of Concord.  The cost is only $58 to help pay for the materials. Space is limited, so apply today!

Further questions, call  Don Truza, at The Transition Team, Inc. @ 865-693-3193.

KnoxWorx is a partnership of churches, businesses, and individuals working in cooperation to create hope in our community through an innovative approach of providing lasting solutions to the challenges in today’s workplace.

Get Challenged. Get Connected. Get a Job.

knoxworx

 

Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you having difficulty getting companies to respond to your resume? Or are you getting the interview but not an offer? If so, you are not alone.

There are over 10.5 million people unemployed in our country and nearly 35,000 just in this surrounding area; maybe competing for the job they want. National surveys report that only 30% are in a rewarding job, meaning 70% looking elsewhere as they continue to receive a paycheck; adding more competition for jobs.

Thankfully, the date is set for the next Career Search Workshop hosted by KnoxWorx, and it is just around the corner.

In the KnoxWorx Career Search Workshop, we’ll teach what most employers are looking for in a resume and why they ask the questions they do.  Go to www.knoxworx.org and sign up for the next KnoxWorx class.  KnoxWorx has found that 86.4 % of the people who have learned from these principles find work in less than 140 days.

Classes will be held on September 9th & 10th; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm each day at 1st Baptist of Concord.  The cost is only $58 to help pay for the materials. Space is limited, so apply today!

Further questions, call  Don Truza, at The Transition Team, Inc. @ 865-693-3193.

KnoxWorx is a partnership of churches, businesses, and individuals working in cooperation to create hope in our community through an innovative approach of providing lasting solutions to the challenges in today’s workplace.