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LIVING IN THE SHADOWS: Feeling Unseen in Ministry as a Pastor’s Wife
As pastors, our husbands are the lighthouse keepers of the church. They are able to do these things because of our love, support, and countless things that we do behind the scenes. We may not be in the spotlight, but our contributions to ministry allow our husbands to fulfill their calling. Don’t underestimate your role and effectiveness in ministry.
CULTIVATING CURIOSITY: The opportunities and obstacles as a Pastor’s Wife
When we ask genuinely curious questions, God uses them to reveal the condition of their hearts and to create a teachable moment where they are open to His wisdom in a new way.
Here are some ways of thinking about being curious that will give you some tracks to run on as you get started.
WHY CURIOSITY IS CRUCIAL AS A PASTOR’S WIFE
Deeper conversations where we help people feel valued come when layered questions become our habit and not the exception.
Here are a few tips on cultivating curiosity in ourselves.
WHEN PASTORS’ KIDS DON’T WANT TO GO TO CHURCH
In the flurry of ministry and trying to provide meaningful moments for adults and kids, we can sometimes forget that our own family may be the people we need to minister to.
DESIGN & LAUNCH A BIBLE STUDY
As a pastor’s wife, (especially in late summer or early winter) you may find yourself in the place of needing to prep and choose curriculum for a fall or spring Bible study. To this end, we are excited to share this wonderful summary from Janet Carter, Women’s Ministry Executive Director at Mission Hills Church (Coletta’s church!) of the “how to” in preparing to launch a study as well as ideas of what to study. We hope this can spark some ideas for designing and launching studies where you are.
FINDING FRIENDS AS A PASTOR’S WIFE
Finding friends as a pastor’s wife… how could this short phrase be such a layered subject? The Writers’ Team at Alongside knew that to dive into this complicated topic, we’d need friends! So we linked arms and decided to dive into these questions together. We hope you enjoy the kaleidoscope of answers as much as we did!
GUTSY JOY AS A PASTOR’S WIFE
Perhaps your ministry journey hasn’t turned out at all like you thought it would…and you feel alone and scared. Where in the world does joy fit into that? How could joy fit into that?
TRANSITIONING CHURCHES AS A PASTOR’S WIFE
Leaving a church and entering a new one…it sounds so simple on paper, like hearing the gears of a three pronged turnstyle. Click click click....leaving one space to enter another. But any of us who have been through this process know…to see the real story would be...
Helping Ministry Kids Transition Well – 5 Things To Keep In Mind For Tough Days
Discover a handful of reminders to help you walk with your children through a church transition.
THE PASTOR’S WIFE CRISIS CONDUIT: MOVING PEOPLE FROM FIRST CONTACT TO REAL CARE
Three things I do when someone is struggling on a Sunday morning and God has placed me in that moment with them.
“IF ONLY”: FINDING FRIENDSHIPS IN BIG CHURCH VS. SMALL CHURCH AS A PASTOR’S WIFE
There are dangers and snares with distracted daydreaming to be somewhere “better”. We’ve discovered that some of these daydreams are actually myths. We’d love for you to listen in on this myth-buster conversation between Coletta and Julie Lynn.
Conflict in Ministry Marriage: CHALLENGING WITH RESPECT
Letting a fallen sinner lead is always difficult. And sometimes no easier when he’s your husband.
5 FUN THINGS ABOUT PASTOR’S WIFE LIFE
Laughter is God’s GRACIOUS gift to us. In your pastor’s wife life journey…where can you capture moments of laughter like fireflies in a jar? Where is it in your long dirt road that only God could break through with the birth of a deep ridiculous belly laugh?
CONFLICT IN MINISTRY MARRIAGE PART 1: TIME
It’s so utterly predictable. When the pressure goes up at church, the amount of conflict that happens in our marriage follows the same trajectory. And when the stress mounts on both fronts, we find ourselves less able to deal with any of it well. But conflict isn’t...
WHEN GOODBYES AREN’T GRANTED: DEALING WITH FRIENDS WHO LEAVE YOUR CHURCH
Not having the opportunity to say goodbye happens often in ministry. But we rarely realize the impact that it has on us. Here are five ways to effectively manage relationships for your good and for God’s glory: