The Stephen Series provides congregations with the structure, training, and resources to set up and administer a complete system for lay caregiving ministry (called Stephen Ministry) in the congregation.

Lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, and others facing a crisis or life challenge. Stephen Ministry helps pastors enhance caring ministry by ensuring that quality follow-up care is available for as long as it is needed.