Author: Toni J. Spearman
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 148171595X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
She cringed. Her feet felt like they were engulfed in cement and she couldn't move. Please God, don't let my husband call me up there, she begged, but of course he did. He was the guest preacher and he always called on his wife to help him during altar call. As she walked down the aisle she repented feverishly. Why? Because she was an undercover lesbian, married to a preacher, living a double life, most miserable! Dear God, help me please, she begged. I'm trying to fight these feelings; I have struggled with this all my life. I don't want to pray for these young people, I'm so unworthy. Tears began to slide down her cheeks. It was as if her prayers were void of meaning. When will I ever get free Lord? When will my struggle end? she asked as she laid her hands on a young lady in the prayer line who had come down to get saved.
The 2 Faces of a Preacher's Wife
Author: Toni J. Spearman
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 148171595X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
She cringed. Her feet felt like they were engulfed in cement and she couldn't move. Please God, don't let my husband call me up there, she begged, but of course he did. He was the guest preacher and he always called on his wife to help him during altar call. As she walked down the aisle she repented feverishly. Why? Because she was an undercover lesbian, married to a preacher, living a double life, most miserable! Dear God, help me please, she begged. I'm trying to fight these feelings; I have struggled with this all my life. I don't want to pray for these young people, I'm so unworthy. Tears began to slide down her cheeks. It was as if her prayers were void of meaning. When will I ever get free Lord? When will my struggle end? she asked as she laid her hands on a young lady in the prayer line who had come down to get saved.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 148171595X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
She cringed. Her feet felt like they were engulfed in cement and she couldn't move. Please God, don't let my husband call me up there, she begged, but of course he did. He was the guest preacher and he always called on his wife to help him during altar call. As she walked down the aisle she repented feverishly. Why? Because she was an undercover lesbian, married to a preacher, living a double life, most miserable! Dear God, help me please, she begged. I'm trying to fight these feelings; I have struggled with this all my life. I don't want to pray for these young people, I'm so unworthy. Tears began to slide down her cheeks. It was as if her prayers were void of meaning. When will I ever get free Lord? When will my struggle end? she asked as she laid her hands on a young lady in the prayer line who had come down to get saved.
The Preacher's Wife
Author: Kate Bowler
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691209197
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Although most evangelical traditions bar women from ordained ministry, many women have carved out unofficial positions of power in their husbands' spiritual empires or their own ministries. The biggest stars write bestselling books, grab high ratings on Christian television, and even preach. Bowler offers a sympathetic and revealing portrait of megachurch women celebrities, showing how they must balance the demands of celebrity culture and conservative, male-dominated faiths. And black celebrity preachers' wives carry a special burden of respectability. A compelling account of women's search for spiritual authority in the age of celebrity. -- adapted from jacket
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691209197
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Although most evangelical traditions bar women from ordained ministry, many women have carved out unofficial positions of power in their husbands' spiritual empires or their own ministries. The biggest stars write bestselling books, grab high ratings on Christian television, and even preach. Bowler offers a sympathetic and revealing portrait of megachurch women celebrities, showing how they must balance the demands of celebrity culture and conservative, male-dominated faiths. And black celebrity preachers' wives carry a special burden of respectability. A compelling account of women's search for spiritual authority in the age of celebrity. -- adapted from jacket
How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife
Author: Christine Hoover
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493434039
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Every pastor's wife is a faithful servant and leader in her own right. She has great influence on her church, her community, her family, and her husband, and she finds joy in seeing God move in the lives of others. Yet she also faces unique challenges that too often go unnoticed and unaddressed. At times, a pastor's wife may feel she can't talk about her struggles even with those who are closest to her, which can leave her feeling alone, depleted, and misunderstood. She may settle for this way of living, but that's not God's desire for her. Christine Hoover knows firsthand the unique struggles and opportunities afforded a pastor's wife--she's been filling that role for more than 20 years. Coming alongside as an understanding friend, she offers encouragement and guidance to the struggling pastor's wife, showing her how to make meaningful personal relationships with God, her husband, her children, her church community, and other women--relationships that will sustain her and help her thrive.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493434039
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Every pastor's wife is a faithful servant and leader in her own right. She has great influence on her church, her community, her family, and her husband, and she finds joy in seeing God move in the lives of others. Yet she also faces unique challenges that too often go unnoticed and unaddressed. At times, a pastor's wife may feel she can't talk about her struggles even with those who are closest to her, which can leave her feeling alone, depleted, and misunderstood. She may settle for this way of living, but that's not God's desire for her. Christine Hoover knows firsthand the unique struggles and opportunities afforded a pastor's wife--she's been filling that role for more than 20 years. Coming alongside as an understanding friend, she offers encouragement and guidance to the struggling pastor's wife, showing her how to make meaningful personal relationships with God, her husband, her children, her church community, and other women--relationships that will sustain her and help her thrive.
The Pastor's Wife
Author: Gloria Furman
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433543869
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Pastors' wives are in a privileged—yet often difficult—position. Various challenges make it is easy for ministry wives to feel discouraged about their relationship with God, lose their wonder at the mystery of the church, and forget the joy of serving alongside their husband. In this encouraging and humorous book, Gloria Furman offers pastors' wives a breath of fresh air, reminding readers that Christ stands ready to help regardless of the circumstance—whether it's late-night counseling sessions, unrealistic expectations about how they spend their time, or complaints about their husbands' preaching. Filled with life-giving truth from God's Word regarding the privilege of ministry in Christ's name, this book will help women joyfully treasure their Savior, serve their husbands, and love their churches.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433543869
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Pastors' wives are in a privileged—yet often difficult—position. Various challenges make it is easy for ministry wives to feel discouraged about their relationship with God, lose their wonder at the mystery of the church, and forget the joy of serving alongside their husband. In this encouraging and humorous book, Gloria Furman offers pastors' wives a breath of fresh air, reminding readers that Christ stands ready to help regardless of the circumstance—whether it's late-night counseling sessions, unrealistic expectations about how they spend their time, or complaints about their husbands' preaching. Filled with life-giving truth from God's Word regarding the privilege of ministry in Christ's name, this book will help women joyfully treasure their Savior, serve their husbands, and love their churches.
The Pastor's Wife Wears Biker Boots
Author: Karla Akins
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
ISBN: 1611162815
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Pastor's wife, Kirstie Donovan, lives life in a fishbowl, so when she hops on the back of a bright pink motorcycle, tongues start to wag at the conservative, century-old First Independent Christian Community Church of Eels Falls. Kirstie loves roaring down a road less traveled by most women over forty, but she's not just riding her bike for the fun of it. Kirstie has a ministry. However, certain church members have secrets to hide, and when God uses Kirstie's ministry to fill the pews with leather-clad, tattooed bikers, those secrets could be exposed... and some will stop at nothing to hide the truth. Join Kirstie and her motorcycle "gang"—two church matrons and a mouthy, gum-smacking non-church member—as they discover that road-toughened bikers are quite capable of ministering to others, and faith is fortified in the most unexpected ways.
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
ISBN: 1611162815
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Pastor's wife, Kirstie Donovan, lives life in a fishbowl, so when she hops on the back of a bright pink motorcycle, tongues start to wag at the conservative, century-old First Independent Christian Community Church of Eels Falls. Kirstie loves roaring down a road less traveled by most women over forty, but she's not just riding her bike for the fun of it. Kirstie has a ministry. However, certain church members have secrets to hide, and when God uses Kirstie's ministry to fill the pews with leather-clad, tattooed bikers, those secrets could be exposed... and some will stop at nothing to hide the truth. Join Kirstie and her motorcycle "gang"—two church matrons and a mouthy, gum-smacking non-church member—as they discover that road-toughened bikers are quite capable of ministering to others, and faith is fortified in the most unexpected ways.
The Preacher's Bride
Author: Jody Hedlund
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN: 1441213902
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family. Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love.
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN: 1441213902
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family. Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love.
I'm More Than the Pastor's Wife
Author: Lorna Dobson
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310872723
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Lorna Dobson knows firsthand the struggles and joys of being married to a pastor—and the questions, not the least of which is, “What is a ‘pastor's wife,’ anyway?” As her poll of hundreds of women reveals, the wife of a minister is rarely the piano-playing, committee-leading stereotype.With humor, disarming genuineness, personal stories, and wisdom rooted in Scripture, Dobson cuts through the labels. “How I live has little to do with whether my husband is a pastor; rather, my life reflects my growth, or lack of it, as a Christian.” In this revised edition of I’m More Than the Pastor’s Wife, she includes new perspectives as a grandparent, soon-to-be empty-nester, and speaker. Here are frontline insights on·Making friends and cultivating personal support outside the church·Learning to handle expectations and pressures·Balancing time and using your gifts·Supporting your husband and growing closer to him·Prioritizing prayer for your husband, family, and church·Knowing your capabilities and limits·Dealing with “problem people” and church conflicts . . . and much more!
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310872723
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Lorna Dobson knows firsthand the struggles and joys of being married to a pastor—and the questions, not the least of which is, “What is a ‘pastor's wife,’ anyway?” As her poll of hundreds of women reveals, the wife of a minister is rarely the piano-playing, committee-leading stereotype.With humor, disarming genuineness, personal stories, and wisdom rooted in Scripture, Dobson cuts through the labels. “How I live has little to do with whether my husband is a pastor; rather, my life reflects my growth, or lack of it, as a Christian.” In this revised edition of I’m More Than the Pastor’s Wife, she includes new perspectives as a grandparent, soon-to-be empty-nester, and speaker. Here are frontline insights on·Making friends and cultivating personal support outside the church·Learning to handle expectations and pressures·Balancing time and using your gifts·Supporting your husband and growing closer to him·Prioritizing prayer for your husband, family, and church·Knowing your capabilities and limits·Dealing with “problem people” and church conflicts . . . and much more!
Her Face
Author: Barbara M. Cook
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387846728
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
It is not easy to be a Pastor's wife, but it is truly a blessing and an honor from God to be able to walk in these shoes. A Pastor's wife, must possess balance and Wisdom to showcase God's Love. I pray this booklet will bring strength and encouragement to many as we represent the Kingdom of God.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387846728
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
It is not easy to be a Pastor's wife, but it is truly a blessing and an honor from God to be able to walk in these shoes. A Pastor's wife, must possess balance and Wisdom to showcase God's Love. I pray this booklet will bring strength and encouragement to many as we represent the Kingdom of God.
Handbook for Pastor's Wife
Author:
Publisher: Armour Publishing Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9789814222693
Category : Bishops' spouses
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Publisher: Armour Publishing Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9789814222693
Category : Bishops' spouses
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The Pastor's Family
Author: Brian Croft
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310495105
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Pastoral ministry is more challenging than ever with unique, complicated burdens and expectations some have not experienced in previous generations. Because of this, the number of pastors who start with a great zeal for the work, quickly crash and burn and are left with a battered faith and family. This book seeks to identify those unique challenges, diagnose the problem, propose a biblical solution, and then guide the pastor and his family to embrace these challenges while shepherding the family through them.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310495105
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Pastoral ministry is more challenging than ever with unique, complicated burdens and expectations some have not experienced in previous generations. Because of this, the number of pastors who start with a great zeal for the work, quickly crash and burn and are left with a battered faith and family. This book seeks to identify those unique challenges, diagnose the problem, propose a biblical solution, and then guide the pastor and his family to embrace these challenges while shepherding the family through them.