Bishop Jeffery B. Cooper, Sr. and
Supervisor, Rev. Joanne E. Williams Cooper, M.D.
Consultant, Rev. Dr. Donna S. and Presiding Elder, Rev. Dr. Kenneth D. Love
Hello
Welcome to the Tennessee Mountain District!
We are glad you are here.
This Welcome page is designed to introduce you to who we are, what we believe, and how you can connect with our church family. Whether you are exploring faith, seeking a church home, or simply visiting our website, we hope you find encouragement, clarity, and a sense of belonging.
In the Tennessee Mountain District, we are committed to worship, spiritual growth, service, and community. Our ministries seek to meet people where they are, offering opportunities for prayer, learning, fellowship, and outreach. Everyone is welcome to participate in worship services, events, and ministries, regardless of where they are on their faith journey.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our worship times, ministries, upcoming events, and ways to get involved. If you have questions or would like to connect with a member of our leadership team, we would be honored to hear from you.
Thank you for visiting the Tennessee Mountain District. We pray that your time here is meaningful and that you feel welcomed, valued, and inspired.
Our Story
From the humble beginnings of Mother Bethel in Philadephia, PA, and the phenomenal leadership of our first denominational leader, the Right Reverend Richard Allen, to the explosive and continued ministries throughout the international world, we, the East Tennessee Conference of the 13th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church are a vibrant and energetic network of churches whose purpose is to spread the empowering and life freeing message of Jesus Christ throughout the Eastern Region of Tennessee.
The East Tennessee Conference emerged at the turn of the 20th century from a subdivision of the larger Tennessee Conference, reflecting growth and the need for localized governance and pastoral oversight within that region. Born shortly after the Civil War under the guidance of formerly enslaved African Americans, the East Tennessee Conference is one of the historic annual conferences of the A.M.E. Church. It functions as a regional governing body within the 13th Episcopal District, serving congregations throughout eastern Tennessee under the leadership of the Bishop, who is assisted by the Presiding Elder(s).
The first established church of the East Tennessee Conference was Warren Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church whose legacy has been and continues to be the promotion of literacy, moral discipline, and civic and political organization.
Contact
We are always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
502-550-0136