Building a More Caring World: Stephen Ministries’ 50th Anniversary Event Comes to All Saints Lutheran in Phoenix

All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix will host a regional Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration and Learning Event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Part of a nationwide tour, the event features teaching on grief, empathy, caregiving, congregational care, and responding to the mental health crisis, with speakers including founder Dr. Kenneth C. Haugk.

Open to the public and cross-denominational, the event costs $15 per person (optional lunch $12). Registration is required and space is limited. Learn more and register at stephenministries.org/celebratePHX.

Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 16, 2026All Saints Phoenix, Capital Conference, Stephen MinistriesComment

Building a More Caring World: Stephen Ministries’ 50th Anniversary Event Comes to All Saints Lutheran in Phoenix

All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix will host a regional Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration and Learning Event on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Part of a nationwide tour, the event features teaching on grief, empathy, caregiving, congregational care, and responding to the mental health crisis, with speakers including founder Dr. Kenneth C. Haugk.

Open to the public and cross-denominational, the event costs $15 per person (optional lunch $12). Registration is required and space is limited. Learn more and register at stephenministries.org/celebratePHX.

Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 9, 2026All Saints Phoenix, Capital Conference, Stephen MinistriesComment

Stephen Ministries Marks 50 Years of Lay Caregiving, Brings Anniversary Tour to Phoenix

Stephen Ministries is celebrating 50 years of equipping congregations for Christ-centered care with a nationwide anniversary tour that will include a future stop in Phoenix. Since 1975, the organization has trained hundreds of thousands of lay caregivers who have provided emotional and spiritual support to millions worldwide.

Grounded in incarnational theology, Stephen Ministries continues to expand its vision through new teaching events, books, and resources that equip people to care with empathy—in congregations and beyond. Learn more at stephenministries.org.

Brian FlatgardDecember 19, 2025Stephen MinistriesComment

Stephen Ministries Bridge Leader’s Training Course

Stephen Ministries St. Louis is now training caring ministry leaders through a live, interactive online training experience called the Bridge Leader’s Training Course (BLTC). This event fully trains Stephen Leaders—the pastors, church staff, and lay leaders who begin and lead Stephen Ministry in their congregation: stephenministries.org/bridge.

Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardSeptember 25, 2021Stephen MinistriesComment

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