Oklahoma Clergy Wellness Coordinator

General Council on Finance and Administration•Oklahoma City, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a part-time Clergy Wellness Coordinator to serve within the Office of Clergy Excellence. This position supports clergy discipleship, health, and overall well-being through program development, retreats, education, and collaborative initiatives. The Clergy Wellness Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of Connectional Ministry and works approximately 20–25 hours per week with flexible scheduling, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for retreats, events, and meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, wellness, recreation, physical education, or a related field OR relevant wellness-related certifications (e.g., personal training, nutrition, first aid/emergency care, holistic health, athletic instruction, corporate wellness)
Counseling Degree, certification
Minimum of three years of effective experience in a religious setting required
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and group facilitation skills
Ability to plan and implement programs, events, and projects
Comfortable working with diverse groups and in varied settings
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Knowledge of UMC organization, policies, and Conference priorities
Ability to articulate principles of clergy wellness and health discipleship
Alignment with the Christian faith and the mission of The United Methodist Church, with a strong commitment to discipleship, leadership and wellness
Basic computer proficiency
Willingness to travel and commitment to life-long learning
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential documents and information

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Office of Connectional Ministries and Board of Ordained Ministry to promote holistic clergy health
Collaborate with the Conference Benefits Officer on wellness related communication, promotions, and resources
Collaborate with the Office of Connectional Ministries and the Cabinet regarding clergy cohorts for continued learning and development
Contribute regularly to Clergy Excellence publications (e.g., blog posts, newsletters) promoting clergy health, wellness, and leadership excellence
Compile, maintain, and distribute clergy health, wellness, and leadership resources
Oversee the development, distribution, and follow-up of Clergy Well-Being, Renewal Leave, and wellness grants
Provide guidance and serve as the Conference manager for Reflective Supervision
Design and implement clergy health and wellness programs, resources, and initiatives
Organize educational events, workshops, and wellness programming
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and relevant boards to enhance wellness efforts
Track and evaluate the success of wellness programs and adjust strategies as needed
Develop one-on-one or individualized wellness support plans when appropriate
Attend wellness events and serve as an ambassador for clergy health initiatives
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation related to wellness programs and clergy support
Perform other duties as assigned.