I think we can all relate to stories, so I thought it would be helpful to share with you a story about how a Stephen Minister so wonderfully and personally provided a reminder of God’s presence in the midst of someone’s painful circumstances. We’ve seen this happen over and...
By Steve Muir (Adopted from a Stephen Ministry article)-- Stephen Ministry is an important way we at GPBC carry out our mission: “Helping people follow Jesus together.” We do this by showing the love of Jesus to people who are going through difficult times. Think of all the...
By Steve Muir -- The anticipation of Christmas is an exciting time for many of us. It’s a time of celebrating God’s incredible love for each one of us in sending his very own Son to live among us and invite us into a personal relationship with him. It’s a time of giving and...
When was the last time you needed to share a burden that you were carrying and you found someone who really listened to you? I’m talking about the undistracted, full-attention, empathetic kind of listening. Chances are, you felt loved, understood, and valued. You were likely able to...