South Central Jurisdiction

Arkansas Area (Little Rock Conference)

Arkansas Area (North Arkansas Conference)

Dallas Area (North Texas Conference)

Capener, Pam
Pam@Christ4u.org
Christ UMC, Farmers Branch, North Texas Conference

Casad, Mary Brooke
2825 North Surrey Drive
Carrollton, TX 75006
214-564-2772
casad@umc.org
Christ UMC, Farmers Branch, North Texas Conference

Fletcher, Rolph and Ann
6112 E. Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75214-2028
(Home) 214-691-5712, (His cell) 214-460-0067, (Her cell) 214-460-7119
rolphf@sbcglobal.net, amf6320@sbcglobal.net
Highland Park UMC, North Texas Conference
Advanced Instructor Couple REAPP (Relationship Enrichment by Applying Preventive Principles),
ACME, Youth With a Mission
They have led workshops in Kenya,Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania,
Uganda, Zambia, Nepal, Mindanao, Tonga

Manna, Holly
2708 Lakewood Lane
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-416-8543
hdmanna@verizon.net
Christ UMC, Farmers Branch, North Texas Conference
10 Great Dates, Financial Peace University (by Dave Ramsey),
Shaping Your Child’s Sexual Character, Your Time-Starved Marriage

Putnam, Joey and Lisa
14876 Myrtle Beach Lane
Frisco, TX 75035
972-369-7623, cell: 919-412-5462
joeyandlisa@putnuts.com
Adam Hamilton's "Making Love Last a Lifetime," FamilyLife's HomeBuilders Couples Series

Wade, Cassie
2811 Staffordshire Dr.
Carrollton, TX 75007
Cell: 214-763-8084
ckwade@verizon.net
Christ UMC, North Texas Conference
10 Great Dates for Empty Nesters, Financial Peace University (by Dave Ramsey)

Wheeler, Linda and Mickey
4912 Montego Bay Drive
Irving, TX 75038 972-594-0232
jamesw3681@aol.com
First UMC, North Texas Conference
MEUM, Lay Presenting Couple, National Team Coordinators

Fort Worth Area (Central Texas Conference)

Finch, Jan
1832 Inspiration Lane
River Oaks, TX 76114
(O) 817-332-6348, (Cell)214-289-5201
drjanfinch@gmail.com
LCSW, Ph.D., Director of Programs: The Parenting Center
(http://www.theparentingcenter.org )
Premarital Mentoring (Foccus, Refoccus),
How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk or Jerkette, Domestic Violence

Jones, Rev. Charlotte Jones
P.O.Box 524
Waco, TX 766703
254-881-7324
shekinahglorybaptist@sgbcowt, Char8389Evans@aol.com
Shekinah Glory Baptist Church of Waco
Growing Love in Christian Marriage, Twogether in Texas

Hunt, Rev. Dr. Richard & Joan
P.O. Box 733
Krum, Texas 76249
940-323-0170
huntrj@verizon.net
First UMC, Denton (North Texas Conference)
Central Texas Advisory Council on Marriage and Family Ministries,
ACME, CM, CMFCE, marriage education workshop leaders, teachers, and
co-authors (Growing Love in Christian Marriage Couples Edition, Caring Couples Network Handbook),
Developer of internet course, Preventing Clergy Sexual Misconduct (PCSM)
Richard: Senior Professor of Psychology at Fuller Seminary

Leeks, Diane and Gordon
1804 Rock Creek Drive
Round Rock TX 78681-6230
512-255-8804
gordon.leeks@hhsc.state.tx.us
St. Philips UMC, Round Rock, Central Texas Conference
ACME, Texas Healthy Marriage Program

Long, The Rev. Dr. Katie and Mike
9618 Oak Springs Dr.
Woodway, TX 76712
(H) 254-732-2634, (O) 254-753-6917, Cell: 254-644-0262
katieflong@ymail.com
Director, Wesley Foundation, Baylor University, Central Texas Conference
Katie: trained extensively in pastoral care, counseling, grief and loss,
family systems theory (including Bowen Center for the Study of the Family);
edits quarterly Family Systems Forum; offers consultation and presentations on family systems,
marriage, grief and loss, and spiritual types. Wide experience teaching clergy in these areas.

Nix, Peggy
4037 Parchman
Fort Worth, TX 76180
817-595-2520
FAX: 817-284-8742
nixpeggy@att.net
First UMC, Arlington, TX & Richland Hills UMC, Central Texas Conference
MA, M.ED., LPC, CFLE, Cornerstone Counseling Center (specializing in children ages 3-12, individual, family),
C-Prep, PREPARE/ENRICH, Play Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, EMDR

Sansom, Rev. Jimmy and Shannon
P.O. Box 471
West, TX 76691
254-826-5448 or 254-829-2735
jcs7957@aol.com
West First UMC and Wesley Chapel UMC, Central Texas Conference
Trained in Growing Love in Christian Marriage, also use Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

Tate-Almy, Rev. Amy and Mike
5124 Colorado Blvd.
NRH, TX 76180
817-688-5147 (cell)
aatalmy@hotmail.com
Richland Hills UMC, Central Texas Conference
Growing Love in Christian Marriage, Twogether in Texas, Accredited Financial Counselor

Houston Area (Texas Conference)

Elder, Jerry and Mary
6 Westlyn Court
Montgomery, TX 77356
936-597-6596
jelder@consolidated.net
Conroe First UMC, Texas Conference
ACME Certified Leader Couple

White, Rev. Don and Vivian
8606 Heaton Hall Street
Humble, TX 7738-1919
281-429-7686
donvivwhite@juno.com
Retired UM Pastor, Central North District, Texas Conference
ME/EEUM Clergy Presenting Team, past EEUM National Executive Clergy,
current ME/EEUM National Executive Clergy, Don: PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor

Kansas Area (Kansas East Conference)

Annan, Colleen and Rod
12505 W. 129th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
913-897-7322
crannan@annanmarketing.com
Church of the Resurrection UMC, Leawood, Kansas East Conference
ACME Trained Leader Couple, Couple Communication, Family Life Conferences,
“Caring Couple” Marriage Mentoring, Five Love Languages Presentations,
Relationship Retreat facilitators, Facilitators for the Alpha “Marriage Course”

Danner, Sherry, LMFT
13720 Roe Ave.
Leawood KS 66224 (O) 913-544-0249
Sherry.Danner@cor.org
Church of the Resurrection UMC, Leawood, Kansas, Kansas East Conference
Director of Counseling Ministries: limited onsite therapy, referrals to community counselors,
oversight of Spiritual and Emotional Wellness ministry

Kansas Area (Kansas West Conference
Hadley, Chuck and Jan
1616 Garland
Wichita, KS 67203
316-262-2362
chuckjan@infionline.net
Aldersgate UMC, Wichita, Kansas West Conference
MEUM, World Marriage Day Coordinators

Huff, Joyce & Denny
2815 N. Shefford Circle
Wichita, KS 67205
316-721-1898
JoyceHuff@sbcglobal.net
Aldersgate UMC, Wichita, Kansas West Conference
Ten Great Dates, Dibble Institute, Connections, Art of Loving Well,
Essential Disciplines & Love U2, Inscape Publishing

Williams, David and Dana
4819 N Battin
Bel Aire, KS 67220
316-744-3031
d_twilliams@hotmail.com
First UMC Wichita,  Kansas, Kansas West Conference
MEUM Lay Presenters, Wichita, Kansas Area

Louisiana Area (Louisiana Conference)

Missouri Area (Missouri Conference)

Achelpohl, Clark and Ruth
720 West 44th Street, #2012
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-753-3033
candr-kc@swbell.net
Central United Methodist Church in Kansas City,
Missouri Conference ACME Certified Leader Couple, member Marriage Enrichment Group

Dale, Vicki Brown
7310 NW Prairie View Road
Platte Woods, MO 64151
816-741-2972 ext. 229
vdale@plattewoodschurch.org
Platte Woods UMC, Kansas City, MO, Missouri Conference
MS, LPC, Minister of Counseling and Family Ministries, Clinical Member AAMFT

Hubbard, Audrey and D.J,
1357 Haute Loire
Manchester, MO 63011
636-391-0452
djahubbard@sbcglobal.net, marriageworks4u@sbcglobal.net
Manchester UMC, St. Louis, MO, Missouri Conference
ACME Certified Leader Couple

Otten, Bill and Diane
200 Aspen Village
Ellisville, MO 63021
636-227-4930
Dotten1973@aol.com
Manchester UMC, St. Louis, MO, Missouri Conference
ACME Certified Leader Couple

Yohe, Duane and Louise
4229 W. State Hwy. 86
Lampe, MO 65681
417-779-2328
gods-hill@tri-lakes.net
Kimberling City UMC, Missouri Conference
MEUM Administrative Presenting Couple,
Team Coordinators: Missouri, Kansas & Arkansas.

Nebraska Area (Nebraska Conference)

Higgins, Rev. Earl and Eunice
2634 Blaine Dr.
Lincoln, NE 68521
402-438-6256
EEHiggins@windstream.net
Saint Paul UMC, Nebraska Conference
ME/EEUM

Victor, Tim and Jo
4228 Springview Drive
Grand Island, NE 68803
308-382-8318
Fax: 308-382-1020
tim@cccusa.net
Trinity UMC, Grand Island, Nebraska Conference
ME/EEUM, Past National Executive Lay Couple

Wichert, Renita and Tim,
2108 West Louise
Grand Island, NE 68803
308-382-2911
twichert2911@charter.net
Trinity UMC, Grand Island, Nebraska Conference
MEUM

Northwest Texas-New Mexico Area (New Mexico Conference)

Northwest Texas-New Mexico Area (Northwest Texas Conference)

Carter, Rev. Thomas and Rhonda
P.O. Box 482
Wheeler, TX 79096-0482
Cell: 806-662-5916, (O) 806-i26-3114
pastortomcarter@hotmail.com
Wheeler UMC and Allison UMC, Northwest Texas Conference
Growing Love in Christian Marriage training,
Undergraduate course “Love, Courtship, and Marriage,” Focus on Family

Thurman, Gary and Myra
3407 Sinclair
Midland, TX 79707
432-694-8427
GLThurman@sbcglobal.net
First UMC, Midland, Northwest Texas Conference
Certified Trainers for Intimate Life Ministries, 800-881-8008
“More Than Married” Seminars (theology of intimacy, experiential opportunities)
"Two for Texas" Conference Spring 2008

Oklahoma Area (Oklahoma Conference)

Ball, Rev. Dr. Jerry and Dr. Oteka
1400 Cambridge Ct.
Shawnee, OK 74804
405-275-2594
BallJerry01@earthlink.net, BallOteka@earthlink.net
St. Paul's UMC, Oklahoma Conference
PREP, Oklahoma Marriage Initiative, Smart Marriages, Couple Communications;
Jerry: psychologist, retired UMC minister;
Oteka: Associate Professor in Marriage and Family, Certified Family Life Educator

Giles, Charlene (M.A., L.M.F.T.) and Rod
Asbury UMC
6767 S. Mingo Rd.
Tulsa, OK 74133-3309
918-392-1145 Ext. 109
cgiles@asburytulsa.org
http://www.asburytulsa.org
Asbury UMC, Tulsa, Oklahoma Conference
Director of Care and Marriage Ministries, Christian PREP, Intimate Life Ministries,
Dynamic Marriage, The Art of Marriage, original variations on 10 Great Dates,
Couple-to-Couple premarital mentoring using own “Preparing for Marriage That Lasts a Lifetime.”

Oklahoma Area (Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference)

San Antonio Area (Rio Grande Conference)

San Antonio Area (Southwest Texas Conference)

Coppock, Dr. Marjorie L. and Dr. Carl
2002 Encino White Street
San Antonio, Texas 78259
210-497-6346
marjoriecoppock@gmail.com
http://www.concerningthis.blogspot.com
http://www.wrestlingwithangels.com
Coker UMC, Southwest Texas Conference
ACME, Institute for American Values (http://www.americanvalues.org,
Focus on the Family
Marjorie: retired professor from Texas A&M University system.
She has taught Study of Society, Marriage and Family, Juvenile Delinquency, Social Problems,
Social Movements, Research Methods, Sociology of Religion