The Jernigans
Important Distinction
The Nepsis Project provides coaching and educational services and does not offer counseling or psychotherapy.
Coaching is designed to support growth, insight, accountability, and implementation. It does not include mental health diagnosis, treatment, or the processing of psychological disorders. If it becomes clear that clinical care would be beneficial, Hayden may recommend working with a licensed mental health professional.
The Jernigans currently live in New Orleans, LA and love reading, writing, traveling, fitness, and time outdoors - especially with a good cup of coffee from one of their many favorite coffee shops in the city.
Hayden - Founder, Coach & Trainer
Hayden provides individual and group coaching, intensives, workshops, and trainings for individuals and organizations around the world.
He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).
Having walked through his own recovery journey,Hayden brings both personal understanding and a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples find freedom from sexual bondage and toxic shame so they can live and serve with greater integrity, emotional maturity, and vocational faithfulness.
Elizabeth - Co-Founder & Coach
Elizabeth is currently pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Counseling. She is passionate about supporting women who have been painfully marked by childhood wounds, spiritual abuse, and difficult ministry environments. She cares deeply about cultivating emotional and spiritual health within the church and helping women recover safety, dignity, and hope.
At The Nepsis Project, our mission is to reintroduce the practice of népsis into the life of the Church and beyond by equipping Christians to grow toward integrity and freedom through biblically distilled, coaching-informed recovery practices addressing sexual compulsivity and realted struggles.
We believe human flourishing lies at the heart of God’s desire for His people. He calls us into a life of fullness, abundance, and communion with Him.
Through the power of truth and grace, we work to restore lives impacted by sexual, emotional, and relational wounds. We cultivate watchful hearts and renewed awareness, forming individuals and communities to discern and recover God-Honoring Desire from distorted desires and to live freely in the abundant life Jesus offers.
Our Mission
“Be sober-minded; be watchful.”
— 1 Peter 5:8
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
— John 8:32
Our Aim
1. To offer biblically grounded coaching and workshops
We provide coaching and workshops for individuals and groups struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors, relational challenges, and emotional difficulties - guiding them toward lives of wholeness, integrity, and faithful presence before God and others.
2. To equip and strengthen Christian leaders worldwide
We deliver theologically integrated coaching and training for pastors, missionaries, and Christian counselors both nationally and internationally. Our aim is to build up the Church by equipping leaders to walk wisely and compassionately with those navigating sexual struggles, spiritual health, and overall well-being.
3. To cultivate recovery through the Nepsis Model
Through The Nepsis Model, we help men and women recover God-Honoring Desire by integrating practical recovery tools, biblical truth, and a growing devotion to Jesus Christ.
4. To pursue lasting transformation
Our aim is enduring change - transformation that flows from renewed minds and a disciplined, grace-filled walk with the Lord (Romans 12:2).