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 12, 2025

June 25 Webinar | Empowering Generosity: Online Giving Strategies

Vanco Faith + Tennessee-Western KY Conference of the UMC Date & Time: June 25th – 1:00pm CT / 2:00pm ET Webinar Title: “Empowering Generosity: Online Giving Strategies for Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of ...

June 11, 2025

Churches Receive Rebate on Connectional Commitments

June 2025 – Mark Hagewoood, TWK Treasurer, reported at the annual conference that last year, the TWKUMC received over $8.18 million in connectional commitments from 477 churches. “While slightly under budget, ...

June 09, 2025

Bishop Graves | Reflecting on Our Time Together

Dear Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference Family, I am overwhelmed with the graciousness of God among us this week at the 4th TWK Annual Conference in Collierville, TN. You arrived prepared, anticipating ...

June 04, 2025

Steve Shoup awarded the 2025 Francis Asbury Award

The Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry is pleased to announce the recipient of this year’s Francis Asbury Award: Steve Shoup of Cookeville, Tennessee. Steve Shoup ...

June 04, 2025

One Matters Award 2025 Recipient is El Redentor

District Superintendent Deborah Smith was pleased to present the 2025 One Matters Award to the El Redentor congregation and pastor, Rev. Luz Campos. El Redentor. Discipleship Ministries’ prestigious One Matters Award recognizes ...

June 04, 2025

Kristin Clark-Banks and Jerrell Nelson awarded the 2025 Harry Denman Evangelism Award

The Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Harry Denman Evangelism Award: the Reverend Kristin Clark-Banks (clergy) of Forest Hills United Methodist Church in the ...

May 29, 2025

Cress to Join Conference Staff

We are pleased to welcome the Reverend Keri Cress, who will be joining the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference Staff Team as a “Faith and Innovation Connectional Liaison” beginning on June 23. ...

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 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 ...

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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.

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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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