Dr. Jay Schwartz is a pediatrician and founder of Collin County Pediatrics in Frisco, Texas. He is an active member of Stonebridge United Methodist Church, which offers a Stephen Ministry program where volunteers receive 50 hours of training to provide weekly Christian support to those experiencing difficulties like illness, grief, hospitalization, or spiritual crises. Stephen Ministers focus on each person's unique needs, keep conversations confidential, attend continuing education, and must commit to serving for 18 months after completing their training.

1. Dr. Jay Schwartz

2. 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.

3. 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.