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Stephen Ministries was founded in 1975, by Rev. Kenneth C. Haugh, Ph. D., a St. Louis Lutheran pastor and clinical psychologist.

Stephen Ministries Objective: “Christ Caring for People through People.” This is achieved by teaching “Lay people” to be “Caregivers;” the recipients of this ministry will be “Care Receivers.” Caregivers will not function as therapists, but as helpers who will provide emotional and spiritual support. Their focus will not be on results, as would be the case with a professional therapist, but on the process of urging and prompting the Care Receivers through their situations.

Also, within the scope of this program, Vitas, a Hospice Care Organization, will be providing training and Hospice Caregiver Certification here at Hartford.

Stephen Ministries Vision: “We are modeling Jesus' response to those in need by loving, listening, and caring for them.”

Deacon Curtis H. B. Kilpatrick II is the Director of T.R.U.T.H. Ministries, which is the Youth component of Hartford. Its mission is to build and cultivate a climate in Hartford Memorial Baptist Church that will celebrate and encourage our children, youth, young adults and families, so all may live for the glory of God and the good of creation. We are commissioned to support the needs of young people at the church and beyond.

T.R.U.T.H. Stands For

T – Tell the good news of Jesus Christ
R – Rejoice in the goodness of God
U – Unify in the Spirit of God
T – Teach the way of God
H – Help all of God's children

• Acolytes
• Athletics (Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf,
  Softball, and Tennis)
• Black College Tour
• Boy Scouts
• Charles G. Adams Drama Ministry
• Cherubic Choir (ages 4-12)
• Children's Church (ages 4-12)
• Christian Debutantes and Chaamas

• Fall Youth Explosion
• Girl Scouts
• God's Gifted Host Choir (ages 13-18)
• Junior Deacons
• Liturgical Dance
• Tutorial
• Youth Church (ages 13-18)
• Youth Ushers

“It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.”
-Genesis 2:18

 The following information is prepared after years of experience and is offered to the bride's family with a sincere desire to avoid any misunderstandings and make the marriage ceremony an occasion of joy and happiness long to be remembered. This information is not exhaustive; therefore, consultation with the church's wedding staff is essential.

 Frequently-Asked Questions

Q: Must an individual be a member of the Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in order to get married at Hartford?
A: No. Hartford will perform member and non-member weddings.

Q: How do you secure a wedding date?
A: Wedding dates must be secured through the church Wedding Registrar, Mildred Strawter, at 313-861-1285 ext. 29. A signed Reservation Contract with a down payment of one third (1/3) of the wedding fee will secure the wedding date of your choice (providing the requested date is available).

Q: What are Hartford's Wedding Fees?
A: Members:
    $500 with organist rehearsal
    $450 without organist rehearsal

    Non-members:
    $700 with organist rehearsal
    $650 without organist rehearsal

Q: What does the Wedding Fee cover?
A: The fee covers the cost of the Sanctuary or Chapel, and the services of the officiant, organist, coordinator, and custodian.

Q: What days of the week are weddings performed?
A: Weddings are performed on Saturdays and any day subject to the availability of the sanctuary or chapel, and can only occur at 1:00pm or 5:00pm. All ceremonies are limited to two (2) hours.

Q: What is the capacity of the sanctuary and the chapel?
A: Sanctuary capacity:1,200 people
    Chapel capacity: Approximately 200 people

Q: What is the difference between the sanctuary and the chapel?
A: All weddings that include music are preformed in the Sanctuary and “office weddings” are preformed in the Chapel.

Q: Does Hartford offer premarital counseling?
A: Yes, we offer premarital counseling service for both members and non-members of Hartford. Our FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) inventory system is a counseling service that includes a minimum of two sessions; one group and one private.

Q: Who should I contact regarding wedding music?
A: Hartford's policy on processional, recessional and solo music should be discussed with our Minister of Organ, Dr. Joanne Clark, at 313-927-1255.

Q: Who should be contacted regarding a wedding rehearsal date?
A: Rehearsal dates are scheduled by Hartford's Wedding Coordinator, Joan Crawford, at 313-595-6465 or 313-834-9519.

Q: Who officiates the weddings at Hartford?
A: The Senior Pastor, Rev. Charles G. Adams or his designate.

Q: Are wedding receptions booked at Hartford?
A: Yes, Hartford books wedding receptions. This is determined; however, on a case-by-case basis and contingent upon the availability of the Fellowship Hall. If interested, please discuss with the Wedding Coordinator, Joan Crawford, and the Facilities Coordinator, Sheila White.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about our Wedding services.