Stephen Ministry at Beth El
Compassionate Care When You Need It Most
Stephen Ministry equips everyday people in our church to offer one-on-one, Christ-centered care to those walking through life’s hardest seasons.
Whether you're grieving, facing illness, going through a divorce, or simply overwhelmed, a Stephen Minister can walk alongside you with prayer, encouragement, and confidential support.
What Is a Stephen Minister?
A Stephen Minister is:
A trained layperson with 50+ hours of care ministry preparation
A caring Christian who listens, prays, and supports without judgment
A committed presence who meets weekly for as long as needed
Someone who offers confidential, trustworthy care
Who Can Receive Care?
Stephen Ministers are available for those going through:
Grief or loss
Illness or hospitalization
Divorce or separation
Loneliness, discouragement, or spiritual crisis
Unemployment, relocation, infertility, or other life transitions
No matter the struggle, you don’t have to walk through it alone.
How You Can Be Involved
Receive care when you need support—this ministry is here for you
Refer someone who may benefit from a Stephen Minister
Consider serving if you feel called to compassionate, listening-based ministry
Pray for those giving and receiving care through this ministry
Stephen Ministry Multiplies Care
Stephen Ministry expands the care our pastors provide by training lay leaders to offer consistent, Christ-centered support. It’s a biblical, powerful way to help meet needs in our church and beyond.
Contact Us
If you’re interested in receiving care, know someone who is, or want to learn more about becoming a Stephen Minister, we invite you to reach out.
Beth El Bible Church – Pastoral Care
6440 Montana Ave.
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 400-1996
Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you.