Our Ministries
Community Outreach
The goal of the community outreach program is to provide services that include education, workshops, referrals, social interactions, and family activities for people of all ages. St. Stephen's uses evangelism and hospitality to give back to the community.
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Evangelism spreads the word of Jesus Christ to all people through preaching, teaching, committing missionary work, and sharing the faith with the community.
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Hospitality assignments include the responsibility of promoting and extending to all a feeling of welcomeness, fellowship, and the love of Jesus Christ.
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Carol J. Greer Learning Center
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Homeless Ministry
Music
A group of church musicians who plan vocal and instrumental performances for our church and other events. Music at our church is made up of a bell choir, dance team, and music team.
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Led by Minister of Music, Brysien Beer
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Music Team is group of gifted individuals who serve God through voice and instrument to uplift the congregation, welcome them to inspire, direct, and encourage others, and worship God in their own way.
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Dance is used to present a form of praise, prayer, and spiritual expression through body movement.
Christian Education
St. Stephen's Community Church offers Christian Education in a variety of ways, both traditional and contemporary. The purpose of Christian Education is to enable and empower people with in-depth study, interpretation, and principles for living a life that reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ and the world as commanded by Him.
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Sunday Worship: 10:00am
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Tuesday Bible Study: 7:00pm
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Wednesday Bible Study 12:00pm
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Thursday Facebook Live Bible Study: 8:00;m
Church Leadership
Church leaders play a big role at St. Stephen's by working together to ensure the church is functioning properly. They're responsible for helping, guiding, and providing assistance when needed. Our church leaders consist of the Executive Council, the Deacon Board, the Board of Trustees, and our pastors.
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Our Pastors: Reverend Sameerah Shareef and Reverend Charles J. Corley
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Executive Council: the governing body of St. Stephen's Community Church
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Board of Trustees: responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the church
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Deacon Board: responsible for assisting our pastors, preparing and administering Holy Communion, aid in Baptism, teaching the Bible, visiting and ministering to those who are sick or shut-in, and being of service to new members.
Specialty Teams
Our specialty teams provide skills that meet particular needs for ministry work at St. Stephen's. We have many leaders that are a part of the support network that make our church functional.
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Women's Ministry
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Youth Ministry
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Social Justice Team
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Missionary Team
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Ushers and Greeters
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Nominating Committee Team
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Stewardship Team
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Technology and Communications Team
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Special Events Team
Pastoral Care
St. Stephen's Community Church offers pastoral care to individuals and families as they live their daily lives through the ministers and deacons who serve here. Assistance is offered with day to day needs as well as in times of crisis. Contact the office for more information at (517) 484-2180.