Wayne Clark

I became an ordained minister because I felt a genuine calling to walk with people through some of the most meaningful and sacred moments of their lives. I’ve seen how powerful it is when individuals and couples feel supported, spiritually grounded, and truly present during times of commitment and transition. Ordination allowed me to step into that calling in a legitimate and accessible way, so I could serve others with intention, care, and integrity.

I am originally from Beaumont, Texas, and I currently live in Knoxville, Tennessee. Both places have shaped who I am — Beaumont grounding me in strong values and resilience, and Knoxville deepening my sense of community, service, and compassion. While Knoxville is home, I am available to travel and serve individuals and couples across the United States.

Through my ordination, I hope to provide meaningful, legally recognized ceremonies and pastoral support that people genuinely remember and cherish. Whether officiating weddings, offering premarital counseling, or supporting individuals through important life moments, my goal is to create spaces that feel safe, intentional, and honoring. I want people to walk away feeling seen, supported, and confident that their moment was handled with care, respect, and presence.

I am an ordained minister who approaches faith with sincerity, humility, and respect for each individual’s beliefs. While my foundation is faith-based, I believe ministry should meet people where they are, not force them into a specific expression. I am comfortable working with couples and individuals from a variety of spiritual backgrounds and levels of belief, and I tailor ceremonies and services in a way that honors both faith and personal values. My focus is on presence, commitment, and integrity rather than labels, creating space that feels authentic, respectful, and meaningful.

What makes my ceremonies special is the intentional presence I bring to each moment. I don’t rush ceremonies, and I don’t treat them as a script to get through. I take time to ground the room, honor the couple’s story, and create space for a moment that feels real, meaningful, and remembered. Couples often tell me that the ceremony felt calm, personal, and deeply respectful of what they were committing to. My focus is not performance, but presence — making sure the couple feels seen, supported, and fully present in their moment.

Where are you located? Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?

I am currently based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and I am originally from Beaumont, Texas. Knoxville is home, and I regularly serve couples throughout the Knoxville area and surrounding parts of East Tennessee. I am comfortable officiating ceremonies in a variety of settings, including local venues, outdoor locations, private residences, and non-traditional spaces.

I am open to traveling throughout Tennessee, neighboring states, and nationwide when arrangements allow. I have experience working with couples who prefer meaningful, unhurried ceremonies and I enjoy collaborating with couples to ensure the ceremony fits their location, vision, and values. Whether local or traveling, my approach remains the same: intentional, respectful, and centered on the couple’s moment.

In addition to officiating weddings, I also provide premarital counseling and pastoral support. I offer four hours of premarital counseling, which helps couples prepare intentionally for marriage and may qualify them for marriage license fee reductions where applicable. I approach counseling and ministry with compassion, confidentiality, and practicality, meeting people where they are without judgment. My goal is always to create a safe, steady space where people feel supported, grounded, and respected.