What is a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-on-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers are trained to provide confidential, Christ-centered care to people in our congregation and community.

Interested in Receiving Care?

This care is entirely confidential—no one knows the identity of a care receiver except for their Stephen Minister and the pastor or Stephen Leader who paired them together. If you would like to receive care or learn more, call Pastor Ed (317) 849-4500 or Ron Hanson (317) 430-2173. All inquiries and information shared are held in complete confidentiality.

To learn more about how you might be able to benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, take a few minutes to watch one or more of the six video clips (about 3 minutes each) found on the Stephen Ministries website:

WATCH CARE RECEIVER STORIES

Interested in Becoming a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministers undergo training that equips them with essential caring and relating skills. They learn how to listen, care for, and walk with those going through difficult times. If you would like to discuss becoming a Stephen Minister, please speak with Pastor Ed (317) 849-4500 or Ron Hanson, our Stephen Ministry leader, at (317) 430-2173.

Julie Slavens is the Church Council liaison for Stephen Ministry. 

The Cross & Crown Green Team collaborates with other area organizations to promote earth-friendly practices and conservation. Activities include the Lenten Carbon Fast and the Eco Film Series. For more information, contact Alice Miley at, alicemiley23@gmail.com.

Steve Stewart is the Church Council liaison.

One of our guiding principles as a congregation is that we do everything by prayer. This is one of many behaviors we are growing into as we follow Jesus into the world to share the good news. Prayer frames our worship life, the way we teach new members and how we make decisions. 

We have both phone and email prayer chains and many other opportunities throughout the year for special seasons of prayer as we seek the Lord in all things. Email prayer requests to chris@cclutheran.com.

GUTS assists members and attendees of Cross & Crown who are elderly, disabled, or in need of a one-time household task. Tasks include, but are not limited to, yard work, painting, small repairs, cleaning gutters, etc. GUTS will provide the labor for the task, the homeowner provides the supplies. 

Applications (request for services) are available in the church office or you can download one here. Contact Rick Wilson, 572-7448, colrhwilsonjr@gmail.com.