Conference Leadership

Nominations for Conference Leadership is now open!

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in ways that will bless our connectional ministry together? Nominations for conference leadership positions are now open! Volunteer leadership is a cornerstone for our connection, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! You may nominate yourself or someone else. The deadline for nominations is extended to March 21!
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June 1 - 4, 2025

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NEWS

May 02, 2025

Tennessee Legislative Wrap-Up | Church & Society

TWK Church and Society to host virtual Tennessee Legislative Wrap-Up on May 18, featuring Rev. Keri Cress and Rev. Ingrid McIntyre Mark your calendar to join us at 6pm on ...

May 02, 2025

Annual Conference App Download Instructions

With the TWKAC2025 app on your smartphone or tablet, you will have everything you need during the annual conference – voting resources, worship bulletins, room locations for lunches, and more! ...

April 23, 2025

Applications for Wellness Grants Now Open

April 23, 2025 The conference is pleased to offer new grants to support clergy well-being and renewal across the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference. Requests will be considered on a rolling basis ...

April 23, 2025

GCORR is Sponsoring an Immigration Summit Train the Trainer Event

April 2025 Recognizing immigration as an urgent justice issue, the CORR Action Fund committee has identified this as an area of immediate need and is sponsoring a summit to resource ...

April 23, 2025

Missional Metrics Cohort to Reimagine Church Vitality

April 2025 A new cohort of United Methodists from across the connection will be working together for the coming year to address the need for a more nuanced and missionally ...

April 15, 2025

Drop-Off Locations for UMCOR Cleaning Buckets | May 16-17

The following churches will be pick-up sites for cleaning kits needed to assist survivors after four days of storms went through both Kentucky and Tennessee earlier this month. The first ...

April 14, 2025

TWK Board of Pension Commits $1 million to Mental Health

April 2025 In October of 2023, the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference formed a Mental Health Cohort to review current resources, explore best practices, and ask generative questions on how to address ...

April 14, 2025

Conference-wide Initiative Announced to Bolster Clergy and Congregational Well-being

April 14, 2025 It started with a question: How is the Holy Spirit inviting the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference to tend to our mental health and well-being within the church? After ...

April 11, 2025

Discipleship Reclaimed | Annual Conference Bible Study

TWKUMC has entered a new season of discipleship shaped by deep listening, spiritual reflection, and a shared desire to grow in faithfulness to Christ. Following a thoughtful and prayerful period ...

Discipleship Priorities

Mental Health & Well-Being

We will prioritize how to help our clergy, churches, and staff remain healthy and flourishing as we navigate the challenging parts of ministry.

Professions of Faith

A disciple invites and leads others to experience the love of Christ. We will reclaim our mission to reach those who can join us to transform the world.

Culture of Call

We will nurture relationships that foster an environment where each of us can hear God’s calling on our life.

Spiritual Leadership Development

We will allocate time and resources to cultivate, develop, and educate faithful disciples to offer excellent leadership for current and future generations.

Disrupting & Dismantling Racism & Discrimination

We will acknowledge the areas where we need guidance in order to be a voice that speaks up for what is right and against what is wrong. This will help us live into becoming God’s Beloved Community where everyone belongs.

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Table Talk | Episode 22

The Ministry of Small Membership Churches

Did you know that in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference, 57 percent of our congregations are home to less than 100 members? In this episode of Table Talk, we explore the strengths and vibrant ministries of small membership churches. Listen to clergy and laity describe the creativity, commitment, and heart that defines the community life of a small-membership church.

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Our Vision: Unifying to embody the love of Christ in Spirit-led actions one community at a time.
Our Mission: To discover, equip, connect and send lay and clergy leaders who shape congregations that offer Christ to a hurting world, one neighborhood at a time.

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