Christine HooverJul 23, 20214 minWhat Relationships Should I Invest In?The following post was commissioned by a reader, Rachael, who asked me about discernment in knowing what friendships to invest in and to...
Christine HooverJul 23, 20214 minThe Disciplined Leader: Saying No When NecessaryOne afternoon last fall, as I put the clean laundry away, I fell to the floor of my closet, weeping uncontrollably. I had no idea why the...
Christine HooverJul 23, 20213 minEncouraging Your Pastor-HusbandMinistry can at times feel like one big battle against discouragement. If I experience it as a pastor’s wife, I can’t imagine how...
Christine HooverJul 23, 20213 minHospitality: A Vital Component to Church PlantingIn 2008, my husband and I planted a church in a cultural context where it’s fairly easy to meet people but difficult to build intimate...
Christine HooverJul 23, 20215 minWhen Someone You've Invested In Leaves Your ChurchWe’ve all had it happen: a church member or a family we’ve ministered to, loved dearly, and have considered family, leaves the church....
Christine HooverJul 23, 20214 minFrom Generalist To Specialist: What To Do When You're Doing It AllPrior to planting, my husband served on a large church staff where his roles and responsibilities were clearly defined. To support him...
Christine HooverJul 14, 20214 minAsking Good Questions and Listening Well“How did it go?” I’d gone to coffee with someone I didn’t know well but hoped to. “It was OK,” I said. “She didn’t ask me any questions,...