Hi, I'm Amy Barkman. I've been the Director of Voice of Joy Ministries since 1979, a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors since 1989, the pastor of Mortonsville United Methodist Church in Central Kentucky since 1998, and volunteer Chaplain of Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center since 2002.
I'm happily married to Gary Barkman - we recently celebrated our 28th anniversary. Between the two of us, we have five wonderful daughters and thirteen grandchildren.
In 2006 I graduated from Appalachian Local Pastor School under the auspices of Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Previously I attended Eastern KY University, Georgetown College, and KY State University. I’m certified in Advanced Training for Trainers, PREPARE/ENRICH marital and premarital counseling, and Motivational Therapy.
I completed training workshops in Pastoral Care Ministries, Theophostic Ministry, Ancient Pathways Ministry, Sex Offender Training, Individual and Group Counseling, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, as well as others.
I've completed Level I of Messiah Ministries "Fountain School of Spiritual Ministries" and plan to complete level 2 within the next two months.
I love to read – especially historical fiction and cozy mysteries.
I love to travel, especially to England where I’ve been twice. I love to write – check out the Amy’s Writing page to see my successes and failures - and pray for me in that area, please!
