Ministry Life
6 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming A Pastor’s Wife
If I made a list before I was saved of a million paths my life might take one day, pastor’s wife would not have been on it. After becoming a Christian, the list would still not include pastor’s wife. No…
The Struggle Of The Childless Church
I have been a member at seven churches since I was saved. Each had its own set of strengths and weaknesses. The healthiest churches had one thing, though, that the struggling churches did not. Children. The churches with young families…
The Lonely Pastor’s Wife
I’ve been a pastor’s wife for about nine years. It feels like I always have always been, but I also know those years are a drop in the bucket for the women who have stood beside pastor husbands for three,…
Pastors’ Wives Need Each Other
I recently had the privilege to attend a ladies’ retreat for pastors’ wives and those leading women’s ministries. Because I have been to quite a few Christian ladies’ retreats over the years, I had a fairly good idea of what…
When You Don’t Want To Minister
Christians, especially those of us in ministry or married to those in ministry, are expected to feel like ministering all the time. Others assume we are always ready and willing when opportunities arise. Hopefully, that’s true of us more often…
How To Help Your Pastor Husband (Part 2)
A couple of months ago I wrote a post called “How To Help Your Pastor Husband.” In my opinion, pastors need a lot of help from their wives because I quickly came up with at least twelve ideas. I covered…
How I’m Raising My Preacher’s Kids
I was woefully unprepared for motherhood, but raising preacher’s kids has only added a whole new challenge to the mix. In conservative circles, I feel compelled to explain my lack of “churching” as a young person. We didn’t do the…
How To Help Your Pastor Husband
Pastors’ wives have a unique role in the Church. We are not hired by our local church, but we often find ourselves serving alongside our husbands as if we were. I believe many members of the church see that through…
Ministering To Others: When Your Relationship Is Complicated
I am very open about my family relationships being complicated. My mom’s alcoholism, my parents’ divorce, and being the first one in my family to be a born-again Christian can make things awkward. In the midst of awkwardness, unresolved issues,…
Your Church Needs To Change
Church is one of my favorite places to be. There is comfort in the familiarity of the routines, traditions, and friendly faces. Hey, even the unfriendly faces make me feel a sense of comfort and security. I know my place…
