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Help for the Pastor’s Spouse
Being the pastor's wife isn't an easy job.
Store Code: SG25
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Topics:Bitterness, Community, Family, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Health, Pastor’s spouse, Pastor's family, Peace
Filters:Pastoral care
Purpose:Fellowship
References:1 Corinthians 9:19-23, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Corinthians 12:14-20
Date Added:August 03, 2006



Overview

Expectations on a pastor's spouse come from a variety of sources and can cause feeling of loneliness and resentment. Just Between Us, a magazine for pastor's wives, reports that the number one felt need of wives of pastors is for friendship and community, due to an acute sense of loneliness. As a church member, do you realize how you can help your pastor's spouse? As a pastor's spouse, do you find yourself resenting the church that you are serving? These articles will help pastor's, pastor's spouses, and church leaders understand the pressures of ministry families and ways that they can find wholeness and support.

This Training Pack contains all of the following:

Great Expectations
Spouses and families are not immune to the pressure of ministry.

 
When The Pastor's Spouse Resents the Church
Basic principles to avoid—and solve— resentment.

 
What You Need To Know About the Pastor's Wife
Ministry spouses need health and wholeness—and the church can help.

 
When You Don't Fit the Mold
How a good marriage helped one pastor’s wife find a fit in her role.

 
Why Pastors Don't Pray with Their Spouses
And what you can do to change that.

 
The Wives' Club
A group of spouses are building friendships through a support group.

Facing Criticism Together
Prepare yourself and your spouse for when critics come your way.


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Posted: July 24, 2008
kini  (Guest)
I have been going to church ever since I can remember,as a child.Only 4 years ago,I've come to appreciate Pastor's wife & understand how hard & lonely their life can be.Although they too aren't prefect,they need love,understanding & sympathy.


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