A Blog For Pastor's Wives & Wives In Ministry
Learning how to help others is something I think about constantly. As a pastor’s wife, helping people feels like breathing. It’s part of who we are. But somewhere between the hospital visits, the late-night phone calls, and the Sunday potlucks, I lost myself. I gave and gave until there was nothing left to give. SoundRead the Post
Knowing how to help kids focus during Sunday service is something I wish someone had told me sooner. I remember sitting in the front row, smiling at the congregation, while quietly trying to keep my children still. Sound familiar? As a ministry wife, you carry a lot. You’re worshipping, supporting your husband, and parenting, allRead the Post
If you’re wondering how to start over, I understand. I’ve packed those boxes myself. I’ve sat in a new church parking lot, gripping the steering wheel, wondering if I belonged. Learning how to start over in ministry is one of the hardest things a pastor’s wife will face. Nobody really prepares you for it. YouRead the Post
Do you know how to say no? If you’re a pastor’s wife, you already know the struggle. Someone asks you to lead the women’s Bible study again. A church member needs a meal train organized by tomorrow. A friend texts asking if you can help with her move this Saturday. And every single time, yourRead the Post
I need to be honest with you today. Knowing how to deal with depression and anxiety in ministry is something I had to learn the hard way. Not from a book or from a conference. From real, quiet, heavy nights when I didn’t know if I could keep going. If you’re a pastor’s wife readingRead the Post
Can I ask you something personal? How many times have you packed up your entire life and moved to a new city only to do it all over again? Because I have done it five times in five years. Five new cities. Five new churches. Five rounds of “Hi, I’m the pastor’s wife. It’s niceRead the Post
