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2026 Annual Conference

Empathy and Assertiveness in Transitional Ministry

Stephen Ministries is known as the organization that “offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.

However, Stephen Ministries has also conducted much research with congregations in transition, focusing on practitioners and family systems, difficult members of faith communities, and behaviors such as anxiety, empathy, and assertiveness.

Attend the 2026 Annual Conference to learn more about the practitioner’s role in a transitional setting from key speakers of the Stephen Ministries organization. This is a "must go" conference for transitional leaders who are seeking help with the challenges of congregations in transition.

Free option for in person registrants:

Changing Landscape of Transitional Ministry
Tuesday, June 16
10:00 - Noon

Dates

Conference begins June 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Conference concludes June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Registration will open by mid-December, 2025

Venue

Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport
11228 Lone Eagle Drive
Bridgeton, Missouri 63044

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