Directory of Clergy Care Providers

The individuals listed below responded to an inquiry that simply requested contact information for those offering spiritual direction and clergy coaching to folks in the geographical area of our Conference.

It is the responsibility of the individual seeking spiritual direction to: 1) ask the care provider about their training and certification for this ministry, and 2) determine if any given clergy care provider is the right match. The TWK Conference is not in a position to recommend or validate the qualifications of any particular provider.

The Connectional Ministries Office, Equip Staff is charged with gathering clergy care providers for the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference. To be considered, please complete this form. All persons listed in our directory must 1) have a personal reference by someone who is a clergy or lay members of the TWK UMC, 2) complete a recognized spiritual direction training program, and 3) agree to abide by recognized ethical guidelines.

Holistic Health Partners

Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare offers employee assistant program (EAP) services to clergy who are not on the Conference insurance. This plan covers individuals under appointment who have waived healthcare coverage, those who are not eligible for health benefits, and retirees. The plan covers the appointed/clergy individual and members of their household. This plan offers 8 counseling sessions per member of the household, per issue, per year. Participants can choose from a list of in-network providers or access an online therapist. To access services, call 800-880-5658.

The Dennis H. Jones Living Well Network seeks to connect resources, reduce the stigma around mental health and engage in advocacy. They offer free depression and anxiety screenings.

Steal Away Women’s Ministry hosts workshops and retreats to inspire, equip and empower women to live holistically—in mind, body, and spirit.

Day 7 is a Nashville-based nonprofit organization that provides nonprofit and ministry staff with self-care resources in order to alleviate burnout, promote individual and organizational health, and support a more effective and sustainable service. Founded by a TWK clergy, Day 7 provides personalized care plans that target emotional health, physical health, spiritual health and mental health.

Clergy Coaches

The Art of Well-Being: utilizes a “coach approach” process in which the primary resource is the internal wisdom and expertise of participants rather than prescriptions from a teacher. Group process and individual coaching sessions make use of inquiry and response to generate greater self-awareness and clarity about each participant’s overall. By the end of the course, participants are able to design a personalized WellBeing Action Plan (i.e. Rule of Life) that is specific and measurable, courageous and realistic. Approximately 55-60 TWK clergy and laity have participated in this so far.

Trey Carey (Murfreesboro)

Stephanie Dunn (Nashville)

Rick Kerchoff (Germantown)

Tommy Ward (Murfreesboro)

Dr. Phil Jamieson (Brentwood)