Mental Health Counseling
Wespath HealthFlex
If your clergyperson has health insurance through Wespath HealthFlex, their family and household members – including those not covered by Wespath HealthFlex have access to eight free sessions per concern per year through the Employee Assistance program. Confidential counseling and support to help manage issues in your personal or professional life. 여기에서 자세히 알아보세요.
Methodist LeBonheur Employee Assistance Program
If your clergyperson does not have health insurance through Wespath HealthFlex, their family and household members have access to eight free sessions per year through Methodist LeBonheur Employee Assistance Program. To access services, call 800-880-5658.
Connection with Other Clergy Spouses and Families
Clergy Spouse Fellowship
Requests for information or to join can be sent to Becky Wade at clergyspousestwkc@gmail.com. The Fellowship is open to those whose spouse is listed as clergy with the TWKC.
Family Sabbath Retreat
Hosted Annually at Cedar Crest Camp. Firelight Retreat 2025
Annual Conference Day Camp
Spiritual Development
Leave Policy
Sabbatical/Clergy Renewal Leave
United Methodist 2020/2024 Book of Discipline (¶351.3)
A clergy member may request a formational and spiritual growth leave of up to six months while continuing to hold an appointment in the local church. Such leaves are available to clergy members who have held full-time appointments for at least six years. Such a leave shall be with the approval of the committee on pastor-parish relations, the church council, and the district superintendent. Annual conferences are encouraged to assist with pulpit supply and other temporary support for such leaves.
Support for Retired Clergy and Families
The Shepherd’s Fund
Blesses and serves retired pastors, their spouses, or widows https://www.theshepherdsfund.org/
Ministerial Fellowship of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference
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 Paul Gardner at pgardddner54@bellsouth.net or incoming president Melisa Derseweh at melisa.derseweh@twkumc.org
Additional Parenting Resources
Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
Dr. Becky Kennedy, wildly popular parenting expert and creator of @drbeckyatgoodinside, shares her groundbreaking approach to raising kids and offers practical strategies for parenting in a way that feels good.
Podcast: https://www.goodinside.com/podcast/
Think:Kids
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour