South Bend Stephen Ministry - 50 hr training

 Initial 50 Hours of  Training
Purpose: To promote Stephen Ministry by working together to provide the initial 50 hours of training. Application to become a Stephen Minister (pdf)

In 1995, it became obvious that offering the initial 50 hours of training in each of our local congregations was a huge investment of time. A group of three congregations joined together to offer this initial training to members of our congregations. From this humble beginning we now offer the 50 hours of training once or twice a year. Usually 12-20 trainees from 6-8 different congregations participate. It is coordinated by two Stephen Leaders from the network with the various modules presented by many different Stephen Leaders.

The 2006 Training Class consisted of 16 candidates, who celebrated the completion of their Initial 50 Hours of Training in December. Photos - click here!

All Training begins at 7:00 p.m. except for the Saturday Retreats, which run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fall 2007 to Winter 2007 - TUESDAYS
Date Module Location Pre-class reading
9/4/07   The Person of the Caregiver(T1) Christ the King Lutheran 504  
9/11/07 Feelings: Yours, Mine, & Ours (T2) Christ the King Lutheran Feelings: Yours, Mine & Ours-SMTM Ch1-7 “Christian Caregiving”
9/18/07 The Art Of Listening (T3) Christ the King Lutheran The Art of Listening-SMTM Ch 8-13 “Christian Caregiving”
9/22/07

Retreat 9 am to 4 pm

Distinctively Christian Caregiving (T4) & Process vs Results (T5) Clay UM Distinctively Christian Caregiving & Process vs Results-SMTM
9/25/07 Maintaining Boundaries (T7) & Crisis Theory& Practice (T8) Christ the King Lutheran Maintaining Boundaries & Crisis Theory and Practice-SMTM

Ch14-20 “Christian Caregiving”

10/2/07 Confidentiality

(T9)

Christ the King Lutheran Confidentiality-SMTM

Intro-Ch3 “Speaking the Truth in Love”

10/9/07 Ministering to those Experiencing Grief (T12) Christ the King Lutheran Ministering to those Experiencing Grief-SMTM & Ch 4-7 Speaking the Truth in Love
10/16/07 Ministry to the Dying, Family and Friends (T19) Christ the King Lutheran Ministering to Dying Family and Friends –SMTM & Ch 8-12 Speaking The Truth In Love
10/23/07 Dealing with Depression; the SM Role (T13) Christ the King Lutheran Dealing With Depression SMTM & Ch 13-18 Speaking The Truth In Love

 

10/27/07

Retreat

9-4

Telecare: The Next Best Thing (T10) & Using Mental Health Professionals (T11) Assertiveness: Pt 1 (T6) Evangel Heights Telecare: SMTM & Using Mental Health Professionals
10/30/07 Helping Suicidal Persons get Help (T14) Christ the King Lutheran Helping Suicidal Persons Get The Help They Need- SMTM 
11/6/07

 

Assertiveness Pt 2

(T6)

Christ the King Lutheran Assertiveness part II in SMTM  “Speaking the Truth in Love” Bring to class
11/10/07

Retreat

9-4

Supervision Pt 1 & 2 (T16)  Supervision at “home”  Bringing the Relationship to a Close (T15) Holy Trinity Lutheran Supervision Pt 1&2 & Follow Me SMTM

 

11/13/07 Ministering to Persons Needing Long Term care (T22) Christ the King Lutheran Ministering to Persons Needing Long Term care-SMTM
11/20/07 No Class    
11/27/07 How to make the First Caring Visit (T17) Christ the King Lutheran How to make the First Caring Visit SMTM
12/4/07 Follow Me (T18) Christ the King Lutheran Bringing the Relationship to a Close-SMTM
12/11/07  Celebration CtK--FH Bring the Whole Family !! CELEBRATE