skills for the pastor's wife

Jul 23, 20214 min

What 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...

Jul 23, 20214 min

The Disciplined Leader: Saying No When Necessary

One 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...

Jul 23, 20213 min

Encouraging Your Pastor-Husband

Ministry can at times feel like one big battle against discouragement. If I experience it as a pastor’s wife, I can’t imagine how...

Jul 23, 20213 min

Hospitality: A Vital Component to Church Planting

In 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...

Jul 23, 20215 min

When Someone You've Invested In Leaves Your Church

We’ve all had it happen: a church member or a family we’ve ministered to, loved dearly, and have considered family, leaves the church....

Jul 23, 20214 min

From Generalist To Specialist: What To Do When You're Doing It All

Prior to planting, my husband served on a large church staff where his roles and responsibilities were clearly defined. To support him...

Jul 14, 20214 min

Asking 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,...