I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40:1-2, NIV I have always loved being a pastor’s wife, but […]
Grace for the Real-Life Mentor
“I do not know a single thing about those Bible stories you’re referring to. I wasn’t in church growing up. You better keep that in mind!,” said the spunky young woman in the front row of my class. I don’t remember noticing her again until sometime later at a women’s retreat. In a sea of […]
6 Ways to Encourage Wives of Church Staff
There is not a biblical job description for a ministry wife. You can look throughout the Scripture and not find one word on what or how a ministry wife is to perform her role. Through the years, I have searched for ways to help ministry wives understand what it means to live out their life in […]
Turn Personal Bible Study from Stale to Satisfying
I walked past my Bible on my nightstand, and it made my heart twinge. Truthfully, I had been walking past it for several weeks. I didn’t want to open it because I hadn’t been enjoying my time in it lately. Is it ok to be that honest? Something had shifted when it came to my […]
Recovering When Ministry Wounds You
If you have served in ministry for a significant amount of time, you have probably found yourself beat down, worn out or wounded by those you thought were your friends and supporters. Often you will experience feelings of abandonment, loss, resentment, depression, denial and just plain hurt. The whole experience is not what you signed […]
5 Steps to Know if You’re Called [Video]
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Have you ever wondered how to discern the call of God? Wendy Blight is sharing five practical ways the Lord showed her to discern His call. In this video, you will learn: Why setting aside your own agenda is the first step to hearing God’s call. How to get past the “I’m not qualified” feeling […]
Resources for Women in Crisis
To prepare yourself to serve women in crisis, familiarize yourself with Christian, biblically-based service providers in your area. Your pastor can likely help by providing you with a list or making suggestions for names you can include for a referral. Your list of resources should include: Physicians Counselors Psychiatrists Lawyers Law Enforcement Financial Counselors Drug […]
Resources for Leading Coffee Shop Bible Studies
For the last few months, I’d been asking God how to reach women more effectively and how to expand that reach, especially in small groups. As I visited with women’s ministries leaders, they shared the same desire. Though churches offer a variety of gatherings throughout the year, Bible studies offer a unique set of struggles. […]
