TVBC Cares
Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church is proud to be a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry exists to organize, equip, and supervise a team of TVBC church members who are trained to provide one-on-one, Christ-centered care to people of the TVBC congregation and surrounding community. Stephen's Ministry looks to care for those who are experiencing life difficulties such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.
Who are Stephen Ministers?
Stephen Ministry Care Receivers
Stephen Ministers are TVBC church members who have completed the Stephen's Ministry training and have been commissioned to come alongside those who are hurting.
Typically, Stephen Ministers work with one care receiver at a time, meeting once a week for about an hour. Ministers are matched up with care receivers by the Stephen Ministry team.
Care Receivers are people within a church congregation or community who are experiencing difficult life events. These events can range from grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.
(Stephen Ministry believes in the utmost respect for the Stephen Ministers and the Stephen Ministry care receivers. Therefore, all information is held in strictest confidence by all involved.
If you would like to be paired with a Stephen Minister, please contact the TVBC church office at (254) 939-0503 or connect@tvbc.net. We will set up a meeting with our pastor or Stephen Leader to assess your needs for care and match you with a Stephen Minister.
There is no timeline for how long you can be matched with your Stephen Minister, the relationship lasts for as long as the need persists.
Interested in Becoming a Stephen Minister?
Those interested in becoming a Stephen Minister will be trained by TVBC's Stephen Leader, Lori Hudson. Training typically consists of 20 weekly sessions (50 hours). These sessions will include presentations, reading materials, discussion, skills practice, and video lessons.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact the church office at (254) 939-0503 or email connect@tvbc.net.
Other Care Ministries
Hospital Visitations
If you would like a member of TVBC’s pastoral staff to make a hospital visit, please submit the Hospital Visitation Form below. If you have additional questions, please send an email to connect@tvbc.net.
Funerals and Memorial Services
Funerals and memorial services are times for remembering, honoring, and celebrating loved ones who have passed away. Our pastoral staff is here to assist families during these difficult times by offering support, comfort, and help designing a meaningful funeral or memorial service.
Please call the church office at 254-939-0503 or submit a Funeral and Memorial Service Request Form below.
Support and Recovery
The available resources vary from time to time. Please contact the TVBC church office to find what resources may be available.