Dr. Jay Schwartz

Introduction Dr. Jay Schwartz, who earned his MD from the

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, is the founder and owner of Collin County Pediatrics in Frisco, Texas. A McKinney local, Dr. Jay Schwartz is an active member of Stonebridge United Methodist Church.

One of several ministry services offered by Stonebridge United Methodist Church is Stephen Ministry. For individuals in times of need who are looking for Christian one-on-one care, Stephen Ministers are available. After 50 hours of training, Stephen Ministers are capable of assisting people through difficult situations such as illness, bereavement, hospitalization, or spiritual crises by offering support on a weekly basis.

Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministers are trained to engage in

relationships with a focus on caregiving for each individual’s unique needs and to keep conversations confidential. They attend continuing education courses and receive supervision from Stephen Leaders. Those who wish to become Stephen Ministers must fill out an application and attend an interview. Stephen Ministers must commit to serving for 18 months after completing their training.