A Quarterly Publication for Churches SHARE IN THE ...
Strengthening children and families with the healing love of Christ through counseling and social services
4555 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37204
A Quarterly Publication for Churches
615-781-3000
Winter 2017
SHARE IN THE JOYS AND REWARDS OF FOSTER PARENTING! Become Part Of Our Ministry! If you want to learn more about fostering or adopting with AGAPE, or if you want to schedule a foster/adoptive parent information meeting with your congregation, contact AGAPE Director of Social Services, Jeff Fox at 615-781-3000, ext. 232 or [email protected]
Executive Director Chandler Means Director of Development Kyle Frederick Director of Social Services Jeff Fox, LMSW Director of Business Operations Traci King, MBA Director of Counseling and Related Services Jason Cooper, Ph.D. Board Of Directors Kirk Davidson, CHAIR Nancy Cornwell VICE-CHAIR Tim Partlow, TREASURER Tara Swafford, SECRETARY Stephen Bridges Ken Durham Cameron Hunt Beverly James Garth Pinkston John Stallworth Butch Stinson Carol Stroud www.AgapeNashville.org
AGAPE foster moms L-R: Laura Troup/Otter Creek, Gena Hesselrode/Tusculum, Karen Anderson/Rivergate and Stephanie Bowker/Lakeshore
Otter Creek recently hosted the Passionate Intimacy marriage event providing couples with teaching and encouragement on “falling deeper in love.” Dr. Mike Sytsma from Atlanta, GA and Angela Landry from Franklin, TN led the 85 couples in attendance through a series of topics promoting effective reflection and enriching relational intimacy.
Please contact us if you would like AGAPE to have a presence at your congregation’s event or activity.
“The Otter Creek Church is grateful for AGAPE’s support and sponsorship of the event to help married couples grow closer to each other and stronger in Christ.”
(over please)
2016 By the #s Foster Children Cared for
Spanish Mental Health Counseling Consejería de Salud Mental en Español
45 Days of Care Provided
7,876 Adoptions
14 Maternity Care Clients Served
10 Counseling Sessions
9,814 Counseling Clients
1,317 AGAPE Counseling Locations (10) Brentwood, Clarksville, Columbia, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Smyrna, Tullahoma For more information about counseling locations and staff visit www.agapenashville.org/counseling
We offer affordable services! AGAPE Counseling Services
Ofrecemos Servicios a Bajos Costos!
Rosa K. Chavez, MA, LPC-MHSP Bilingual Mental Health Counselor
Servicios De Consejería AGAPE Rosa K. Chavez, MA, LPC-MHSP Consejera de Salud Mental Bilingüe
Rosa has worked in the Nashville area for the past 4 years helping people in English and Spanish experience healing and personal growth through the counseling process.
Rosa ha trabajado en Nashville hace 4 años ayudando a personas en inglés y español sanar y crecer por medio del proceso de consejería.
Welcome Brian Rogers! Brian A. Rogers, MMFT, began working with AGAPE in October 2016 after earning his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Lipscomb University. He is currently pursuing his license in Tennessee as a Marital and Family Therapist. Brian’s client range spans from focused individual therapy to specialized work with families, blended families, pre-marital and married couples. Brian has also been certified as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator along with Rule 31 family and civil mediation training.
Welcome Kim Wilson!
AGAPE is pleased to welcome Kim Wilson, LMSW to our social services team as a case manager. She is a licensed master social worker and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of New England and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Harding University. Prior to coming to AGAPE, she was a Mental Health Professional and Social Worker in Arkansas.
AGAPE would like to thank the following congregations for their generous support of the work of AGAPE this year. Allensville Church of Christ All Saints Church of Christ Antioch Church of Christ Auburntown Church of Christ Bell Buckle Church of Christ Brentwood Hills Church of Christ Camden Church of Christ Carthage Church of Christ Cathey’s Creek Church of Christ Central Church of Christ Chapel Hill Church of Christ Church of Christ at Cedar Lane Church of Christ at Rocky Valley Church of Christ at Tusculum Church Street Church of Christ Clifton Church of Christ Commerce Church of Christ
Concord Road Church of Christ County Line Church of Christ Crescent Church of Christ Crieve Hall Church of Christ Florence Church of Christ Gladeville Church of Christ Graymere Church of Christ Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Hartsville Pike Church of Christ Hendersonville Church of Christ Hilldale Church of Christ Lebanon Road Church of Christ Leoma Church of Christ McEwen Church of Christ Millview Church of Christ Mt. Juliet Church of Christ Natchez Trace Church of Christ
North Boulevard Church of Christ Old Union Church of Christ Otter Creek Church of Christ Pea Ridge Church of Christ Peytonsville Church of Christ Pulaski Street Church of Christ River Road Church of Christ Rural Hill Church of Christ Salem Church of Christ Salem Creek Drive Church of Christ Shiloh Church of Christ Smyrna Church of Christ Spring Hill Church of Christ Stroudsville Church of Christ Vultee Church of Christ Water Street Church of Christ Woodson Chapel Church of Christ
To improve communication with our church partners we have begun mailing regular acknowledgement letters for your contributions. Please let us know if you prefer another method.
4555 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37204
A Quarterly Publication for Churches
615-781-3000
Winter 2017
SHARE IN THE JOYS AND REWARDS OF FOSTER PARENTING! Become Part Of Our Ministry! If you want to learn more about fostering or adopting with AGAPE, or if you want to schedule a foster/adoptive parent information meeting with your congregation, contact AGAPE Director of Social Services, Jeff Fox at 615-781-3000, ext. 232 or [email protected]
Executive Director Chandler Means Director of Development Kyle Frederick Director of Social Services Jeff Fox, LMSW Director of Business Operations Traci King, MBA Director of Counseling and Related Services Jason Cooper, Ph.D. Board Of Directors Kirk Davidson, CHAIR Nancy Cornwell VICE-CHAIR Tim Partlow, TREASURER Tara Swafford, SECRETARY Stephen Bridges Ken Durham Cameron Hunt Beverly James Garth Pinkston John Stallworth Butch Stinson Carol Stroud www.AgapeNashville.org
AGAPE foster moms L-R: Laura Troup/Otter Creek, Gena Hesselrode/Tusculum, Karen Anderson/Rivergate and Stephanie Bowker/Lakeshore
Otter Creek recently hosted the Passionate Intimacy marriage event providing couples with teaching and encouragement on “falling deeper in love.” Dr. Mike Sytsma from Atlanta, GA and Angela Landry from Franklin, TN led the 85 couples in attendance through a series of topics promoting effective reflection and enriching relational intimacy.
Please contact us if you would like AGAPE to have a presence at your congregation’s event or activity.
“The Otter Creek Church is grateful for AGAPE’s support and sponsorship of the event to help married couples grow closer to each other and stronger in Christ.”
(over please)
2016 By the #s Foster Children Cared for
Spanish Mental Health Counseling Consejería de Salud Mental en Español
45 Days of Care Provided
7,876 Adoptions
14 Maternity Care Clients Served
10 Counseling Sessions
9,814 Counseling Clients
1,317 AGAPE Counseling Locations (10) Brentwood, Clarksville, Columbia, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Smyrna, Tullahoma For more information about counseling locations and staff visit www.agapenashville.org/counseling
We offer affordable services! AGAPE Counseling Services
Ofrecemos Servicios a Bajos Costos!
Rosa K. Chavez, MA, LPC-MHSP Bilingual Mental Health Counselor
Servicios De Consejería AGAPE Rosa K. Chavez, MA, LPC-MHSP Consejera de Salud Mental Bilingüe
Rosa has worked in the Nashville area for the past 4 years helping people in English and Spanish experience healing and personal growth through the counseling process.
Rosa ha trabajado en Nashville hace 4 años ayudando a personas en inglés y español sanar y crecer por medio del proceso de consejería.
Welcome Brian Rogers! Brian A. Rogers, MMFT, began working with AGAPE in October 2016 after earning his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Lipscomb University. He is currently pursuing his license in Tennessee as a Marital and Family Therapist. Brian’s client range spans from focused individual therapy to specialized work with families, blended families, pre-marital and married couples. Brian has also been certified as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator along with Rule 31 family and civil mediation training.
Welcome Kim Wilson!
AGAPE is pleased to welcome Kim Wilson, LMSW to our social services team as a case manager. She is a licensed master social worker and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of New England and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Harding University. Prior to coming to AGAPE, she was a Mental Health Professional and Social Worker in Arkansas.
AGAPE would like to thank the following congregations for their generous support of the work of AGAPE this year. Allensville Church of Christ All Saints Church of Christ Antioch Church of Christ Auburntown Church of Christ Bell Buckle Church of Christ Brentwood Hills Church of Christ Camden Church of Christ Carthage Church of Christ Cathey’s Creek Church of Christ Central Church of Christ Chapel Hill Church of Christ Church of Christ at Cedar Lane Church of Christ at Rocky Valley Church of Christ at Tusculum Church Street Church of Christ Clifton Church of Christ Commerce Church of Christ
Concord Road Church of Christ County Line Church of Christ Crescent Church of Christ Crieve Hall Church of Christ Florence Church of Christ Gladeville Church of Christ Graymere Church of Christ Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Hartsville Pike Church of Christ Hendersonville Church of Christ Hilldale Church of Christ Lebanon Road Church of Christ Leoma Church of Christ McEwen Church of Christ Millview Church of Christ Mt. Juliet Church of Christ Natchez Trace Church of Christ
North Boulevard Church of Christ Old Union Church of Christ Otter Creek Church of Christ Pea Ridge Church of Christ Peytonsville Church of Christ Pulaski Street Church of Christ River Road Church of Christ Rural Hill Church of Christ Salem Church of Christ Salem Creek Drive Church of Christ Shiloh Church of Christ Smyrna Church of Christ Spring Hill Church of Christ Stroudsville Church of Christ Vultee Church of Christ Water Street Church of Christ Woodson Chapel Church of Christ
To improve communication with our church partners we have begun mailing regular acknowledgement letters for your contributions. Please let us know if you prefer another method.
