Imposter Syndrome: A Ministry Secret
June 12, 2026As a pastor’s wife, I’m in an interesting position. I don’t have an official role at our church, but I play a specific role in many people’s eyes because of who I married. I understand why some may see me that way, I suppose, because I have lived out that role to some degree over the years. I’ve hosted small groups in my home, led women’s Bible studies, provided homemade meals for large group meetings, and I’m often included in counseling for women and marriages with my husband. From the outside, this must look like I am confidently taking a…
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