Clergy Spouse / Family Resources
Supporting clergy wellness means supporting clergy families, and creating opportunities for relationship-building and connection.
웨스패스 헬스플렉스
If your clergyperson has insurance through Wespath’s HealthFlex, you are eligible to receive confidential counseling and support through Wespath’s Employee Assistance Program. All members of the clergy person’s family or household – including those not covered by Wespath’s HealthFlex insurance – have access to eight free sessions per concern per year.
HOW TO GET HELP: Services are confidential. Annual conferences and employers will not know if you choose to use the EAP. Call Optum Health directly at 1-866-881-6800, or log in to the Personify Health app.
HOW TO GET HELP: Services are confidential. Annual conferences and employers will not know if you choose to use the EAP. Call Optum Health directly at 1-866-881-6800, or log in to the Personify Health app.
감리교 르봉헤르 직원 지원 프로그램
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare offers employee assistant program (EAP) services to all clergy and appointed supply pastors – and their families--who do not have insurance through Wespath HealthFlex. This plan covers individuals under appointment who have waived healthcare coverage, those who are not eligible for health benefits, and retirees, as well as members of their household, offering eight free sessions per concern per year.
HOW TO GET HELP: To access services, call 800-880-5658.
HOW TO GET HELP: To access services, call 800-880-5658.
성직자 배우자 펠로우십
This Fellowship is open to people whose spouse is listed as clergy with the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference, this is the Spouses equivalent of the Ministerial Fellowship. Requests for information or to join can be sent to Becky Wade at clergyspousestwkc@gmail.com
가족 안식일 수련회
Clergy families from across the TWK are
invited to Cedar Crest Camp the weekend prior to the start of Advent for our annual FIRELIGHT WEEKEND, a Sabbath Retreat just for TWK clergy families. Connect with other clergy families during this time of fellowship and play.
연례 컨퍼런스 데이 캠프
Participating in the day camp
offered at Annual Conference has become one significant way children of clergy
– as well as their families—are building relationships with one another. Be sure to
follow the Annual Conference information page for information as to how to
register.
영적 지도자
Spiritual direction is a ministry of “holy listening” designed to help individuals discern God’s presence and action in their daily lives. The individuals linked here responded to an inquiry that simply requested contact information for those offering spiritual direction to folks in the geographical area of our Conference.
Spiritual Leave Policy
United Methodist 2020/2024 Book of Discipline (¶351.3)
성직자는 지역 교회에서 임무를 계속 수행하는 동안 최대 6개월의 양성 및 영적 성장 휴가를 요청할 수 있습니다. 이러한 휴가는 최소 6년 이상 풀타임으로 임명한 성직자에게 제공됩니다. 이러한 휴가는 목회자-교구 관계 위원회, 교회 협의회, 지방 감리사의 승인을 받아야 합니다. 연회는 이러한 휴가를 위해 강단 공급 및 기타 임시 지원을 지원할 것을 권장합니다.
성직자는 지역 교회에서 임무를 계속 수행하는 동안 최대 6개월의 양성 및 영적 성장 휴가를 요청할 수 있습니다. 이러한 휴가는 최소 6년 이상 풀타임으로 임명한 성직자에게 제공됩니다. 이러한 휴가는 목회자-교구 관계 위원회, 교회 협의회, 지방 감리사의 승인을 받아야 합니다. 연회는 이러한 휴가를 위해 강단 공급 및 기타 임시 지원을 지원할 것을 권장합니다.
TWK Vacation Policy
TWK 성직자 휴가 정책에 따라 전임 성직자에게는 4주(일요일 4일 포함), 파트타임 성직자에게는 2주간의 휴가가 부여되며, 평생 교육 및 공식 교회 행사는 이 기간에 포함되지 않습니다. 또한 성직자는 매주 2일의 휴가를 받아야 하며, 이 정책에는 육아 및 병가에 대한 추가 조항이 참조되어 있습니다.
테네시-서부 켄터키 연회 목회자 펠로우십
The Ministerial Fellowship of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference is a voluntary organization of active and retired clergy of all three orders who provide support to our widows and widowers at the point of death. For more information, contact the president Rev. Melisa Derseweh at melisa.derseweh@twkumc.org
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생각:어린이
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