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BeFriender Ministries
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BeFriender Mission Statement
BeFriender Ministry is an ecumenical program which expands the pastoral
care of churches and agencies. It develops and equips leadership
teams to train lay people to respond to the emotional and spiritual needs
of individuals by bringing a caring presence and a living reminder
of God’s love.
BeFriender ministers bring with them the caring presence of God and the community. BeFrienders participate in bi-weekly ministry reflection with the supervision of BeFriender staff, coordinators, and the BeFriender team. Ministry reflection provides accountability and growth which assists BeFrienders in their ability to listen and be non-judgmental, to put aside their own prejudices or desire to give advice. Brief portions of some visits are used during ministry reflection; fictitious names are used and unnecessary identifying details are eliminated. Confidentiality is maintained.
Serving as a BeFriender provides an opportunity to grow spiritually and be of support to other BeFrienders as well.
For further information contact:
Kay Docken
Phone: 299-8016
Bonnie Anda
Phone: 433-6542
BeFriender Co-Coordinators
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Vickie Healy, pastor
Phone: 559-224-1947
Additional information about the BeFriender Ministry program maybe found at befrienderministries.org.
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