BeFriender Ministry
BeFrienders provide care through a listening presence to anyone experiencing grief, loss, transition, or other concerns due to:
- Loneliness
- Cancer or chronic illness
- Divorce or separation
- Abuse
- Death of a loved one
- Relocation
- Job loss / career change
- Parenting challenges
- Depression
- Imprisonment
- Getting married
- Alzheimer's
- Financial concerns
- Addiction
- Stress of caregiving
- Buying / losing a home
Visits are on a confidential, one-to-one basis between the BeFriender and the person being befriended. Even other BeFrienders do not know with whom a person is visiting.
If you have questions about the BeFrienders program, if you would like a BeFriender to visit or would like to suggest someone to be visited, please contact the BeFriender Ministry Leadership Team: Vicki Harrison, (218) 233-3229, lvharrison(at)gmail(dot)com, or Norma Swanson (701) 239-9131, normaswanson(at)cableone(dot)net.
Our pastoral care team, including trained volunteer ministers, is available to reach out and journey with those who would welcome a visit or who are experiencing difficult or transitional circumstances. Sometimes, we do make referrals to support groups and other professionals; however, it is our commitment to keep in touch throughout the healing process.
You can assist us! If you, a friend, a relative, or an acquaintance would appreciate being contacted, do let us know. Simply give us a call, or complete the form below.