Several months ago, I wrote a post about pastors’ wives.
The responses and comments were numerous and incredible. One of the
greatest blessings about this blog for me is how much I learn from
others. As I read the comments and the interactions, I came away with a
greater appreciation for pastors’ wives, as well as a greater concern
for these ladies.
I have attempted to summarize the primary issues the pastors’ wives
discussed. I am sure I’ve missed something. For now, here are eleven
things I learned from pastors’ wives.
- The number one challenge for pastors’ wives is loneliness. That issue arose again and again. Many of these ladies have no true confidants. Some have scars from bad relationships. More than a few have experienced depression. Some still are.
- These ladies need to know they have the love and support of their husbands. Some frankly feel that their husbands have a mistress – the local congregation he serves. A pastor’s wife can endure much if she knows of her husband’s unwavering and repeatedly articulated love. Continue at Thom Rainer
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