The Stephen Ministry Quiz
(Answers are at the bottom!)
1. You have to be a Covenant Partner at Grace to have a Stephen Minister.
A. True
B. False
2. My Stephen Minister will:
A. Listen as I share my feelings, without judging me.
B. Help me remember that God loves me in all of my circumstances.
C. Keep my information confidential.
D. ALL of the above
3. My Stephen Minister will also:
A. Run errands for me.
B. Pay my overdue bills.
C. Be my standby babysitter.
D. NONE of the above
4. Choose the words or phrases that describe Stephen Ministry:
A. Compassionate
B. One-on-One
C. Christ-based
D. Empathetic
E. Confidential
F. Faithful
G. Highly-trained
5. If I feel overwhelmed in my circumstances or know someone else who does, I should:
A. Contact Denise Phelps, Assistant Pastor for Caring Ministries.
B. Suffer alone, stuck in my grief and let my friend do the same thing.
Answers
1. B, False. If you are a Covenant Partner, visitor, friend, or neighbor and need our care, or know someone who would benefit from our care, please contact Denise Phelps (713-267-5036)
2. D, ALL of the above. Stephen Ministers are trained to listen and show God’s love to their Care Receivers. The conversations are always kept confidential!
3. D, NONE of the above. Your Stephen Minister can help you identify agencies and programs that are appropriate to provide for your physical needs while continuing to walk with you through your emotional needs.
4. All of the words and phrases describe Stephen Ministry! Stephen Ministers are well-trained from a Christ-based curriculum to be someone you can depend on to walk with you as you journey through overwhelming feelings, helping you feel God’s love until you no longer feel overwhelmed and no longer need a Stephen Minister.
5. A, Of course! Please contact Denise Phelps to start the process. We have male and female Stephen Ministers because our ministry is gender specific. Also, if you know someone who is stuck in grief, please encourage that person to contact Denise.
Thank you for taking our quiz!