Tag: pastors wife

The Untold Stories of Pastors’ Widows: Love, Loss, and Legacy

The early church emphasised the importance of caring for widows. In James 1:27, we are reminded that “religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” Yet, many pastors’ widows find themselves navigating their grief alone, disconnected from the very people who once called them family.

Beyond the Pulpit

The Invisible Weight Carried by Pastors’ Families It was Sunday morning. The music team played, and the congregation worshipped. Standing in the front row, next to my family, tears streamed down my cheeks. The timing was ridiculous. It was Sunday morning after all, when… Continue Reading “Beyond the Pulpit”

A Tribute to Pastors Wives

Thank You for loving our Pastor, supporting him and walking this tough and often lonely journey with him. Thank You for treating us as your children, caring for us, praying for us and being a source of inspiration and encouragement. Thank You for everything… Continue Reading “A Tribute to Pastors Wives”

TEN THINGS YOUR PASTORS WIFE WISHES YOU KNEW

1.We married for love, and had very little idea what we were really signing up for. We entered into our covenant union, looking forward to spending the rest of our lives with our best friend.  The challenges of ministry came as a shock to… Continue Reading “TEN THINGS YOUR PASTORS WIFE WISHES YOU KNEW”

The Journey: Part One: A Date with Destiny

As we left the city lights behind, driving further into the misty midlands, the evening began to feel surreal. Not in the usual, first date sense. I wasn’t even sure if it was a date to begin with! However, it was clear that our relationship was about to change course. To be honest, I felt the overwhelming nearness of God.

The Cross and the Pastor’s Kid

I grew up in Ministry…literally. My earliest memories were created against the backdrop of church. As a young couple, my parents answered the call to serve while raising three little girls, and by the time I hit high school I was a fully-fledged PK, or Pastor’s Kid.… Continue Reading “The Cross and the Pastor’s Kid”

The Unexpected Call

My impression from Pastors’ wives was that they were always busy visiting or praying for people, attending church services and planning outreach events. They were also always well dressed, often in suits or beautiful dresses with the perfect nails and hair to match. They sat in the front row with their husbands raising their hands and saying ‘Amen’ as he preached. I couldn’t imagine this for me.