Download or read book Confessions of a Preacher s Wife written by Mikasenoja and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her husband accepts the pastorate of New Light Church in the small town of Southlake, Texas, Jacqueline Stevens, thinking this will be an easy transition, is unexpectedly faced with church drama, conniving members, loose women, power-playing deacons, and false accusations. Original.

Download or read book The Gay Preacher s Wife written by Lydia Meredith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The deeply personal memoir of Lydia Meredith, a woman who spent almost thirty years married to a preacher—only to have her husband leave her for a man—and how her life becomes a testimony of tolerance and a theology of love and acceptance. After being married to Reverend Dennis A. Meredith for almost thirty years, Lydia Meredith discovers a shocking truth: the love of her life left her for a man. Now, Lydia opens up for the first time about how that revelation shattered her world—and strengthened her faith. With her life turned upside down, Lydia struggled to put the pieces of her broken heart back together and that led her to pursue understanding through an accredited theological education. She wanted a way to put her family back together and she found Jesus’ ministry and teachings were “actually” about teaching tolerance and love for people who are labeled different. Candid, honest, and incredibly touching, Lydia Meredith shows that faith and perseverance can get you through any challenge life throws your way.

Download or read book The Journey of a Preacher s Wife written by Emma Lofton and published by Trilogy Christian Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-23 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journey of A Preacher's Wife gives tools of preparation on how to navigate the complexity of Ministry. Inside the book Emma teaches how to prepare to walk through unknown and unexpected territory in Ministry that brings frustration, insecurities and discouragement. Having been a Preacher's wife for 35yrs has given Emma the experience and passion to share and encourage other preachers wives with principles and tools to help navigate their complexities as well. What you will learn from reading this book: No matter how challenging it seems being a Preacher's wife, with all the responsibilities and unrealistic expectations placed upon you, using the principles in this book in your everyday life, you can navigate through the complexity of Ministry without losing yourself or your family.

Download or read book The Preacher s Wife written by Kate Bowler and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Journey of the Soul written by Bill Gaultiere and published by Revell. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul. That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace. In Journey of the Soul, they draw on more than 70,000 hours of providing therapy and spiritual direction to show you how to identify your current stage of faith and the next steps to take based on your unique needs and struggles. With Scripture, self-assessments, and soul care practices to support your progress along the way, this insightful and inspiring book will be a treasured companion on your journey no matter where you are or how long you've been following Jesus.

Download or read book The Journey of a Shepherd s Wife written by Virginia Cooper Stokes and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it like to live in the shadow of the steeple? Author Virginia Cooper Stokes knows because she's been the wife of a minister for over three decades. Through heartwarming personal testimony, she opens up about the churches in which her husband has served and the devastating reality of moving on when God called them to a new church. It's hard to raise children under the watchful eyes of an entire congregation. It's difficult to minister to your enemies in the face of harsh criticism. But on The Journey of a Shepherd's Wife, Virginia is able to find her place in the church and a way to use her talents for God—the only one we should desire to please. Ministers' wives and churchgoing women alike will find an ally in this shepherd's wife who knows what it is like to feel tremendous hurt as well as great joy and love in the ministry. The Journey of a Shepherd's Wife gives us a very honest look at Virginia's role as the wife of a pastor, mother, and woman in the church. It is my prayer that churchgoers everywhere will see the gift we have in those God has placed as role models in our lives. —Jeanette Heinicke, church member, missionary, Tompkinsville, KY

Download or read book 10 Things Every Minister s Wife Needs to Know written by Jeana Floyd and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MINISTRY IS A CHALLENGING VOCATION, EVEN IN THE BEST OF TIMES. WHILE THE PASTOR OR YOUTH MINISTER IS THE PUBLIC FACE OF HIS CHURCH, THERE IS SOMEONE ELSE WHO PLAYS A VITAL SUPPORTING ROLE BEHIND THE SCENES - A ROLE THAT CAN BE CENTRAL TO ITS SUCCESS OR STRUGGLES. BEING THE WIFE OF A PASTOR OR YOUTH MINISTER CAN BE TREMENDOUSLY REWARDING, BUT IT IS ALSO A COMMITMENT OF TIME, PERSONAL INVESTMENT, AND PATIENCE. JEANA FLOYD PROVIDES A CLEAR, CONCISE, AND HONEST VIEW OF THIS LIFE. WITH "INTERACTIVE TESTIMONIES" INCLUDED FROM VARIOUS PASTORS' WIVES AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER, THE BOOK SHARES POIGNANT AND POWERFUL INSIGHTS ANY WOMAN OR WIFE CAN APPRECIATE.

Download or read book The Preacher s Wife written by Cheryl St.John and published by Steeple Hill. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There was nothing remotely romantic about widowed father Samuel Hart's marriage proposal. Yet Josie Randolph said yes. The Lord had finally blessed the lonely widow with the family she'd always dreamed of. And she was deeply in love with the handsome preacher, whose high ideals inspired everyone. Surely during their long journey across the western plains to his new post her husband would grow to love her. Each mile brought them closer to home, yet drove them further apart. Samuel didn't seem ready to open his heart again. But Josie was determined to be not just the preacher's wife, but Samuel's wife.

Download or read book The Preacher s Bride written by Jody Hedlund and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Church Planting Wife written by Christine Hoover and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2013-01-16 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nothing in my life goes untouched by my husband’s calling." Christine Hoover’s words in the first chapter describe so well the life of a church planter’s wife, which is enormously difficult yet extraordinarily rewarding. To be married to a church planter is a calling of its own with a richness of its own. In The Church Planting Wife, Hoover explores and encourages the hearts of her readers while teaching what it means to have heart prepared for this unique ministry. She knows the challenges: A church planter's wife must develop a job description, be a wise helper to her husband, develop friendships within the church and community, deal with stress and discouragement, handle wounds, and more. Christine speaks candidly about these challenges while urging readers to grow a heart that wholly reflects Jesus. Spread throughout these pages are stories and interviews from church planting wives. Christine Hoover empathetically and pointedly builds from these testimonies to uplift the reader and offer lessons of hope in the midst of a challenging ministry.

Download or read book Faith to Follow written by Kate Meadows and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While her husband pursued a four-year Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Kate Meadows wondered how she fit into the process of her husband becoming a pastor. In the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, only men can be ordained as pastors. The men who come to the seminary have a well paved road ahead of them. The women who come with those men don't. As women, we ask ourselves, "Who am I in this process?" and "Where do I fit?" Kate never envisioned herself as a pastor's wife; in fact, she wasn't sure she wanted to be one. Yet, if God was leading her husband into the ministry, who was she to say "No?" And what was it about that term "pastor's wife," that made her uneasy, anyway? What did it even mean to be a pastor's wife in the modern day? At the seminary, Kate started talking to other women who had faithfully followed their husbands on the path to ministry. Through a series of more than fifty interviews, she learned that the journey of becoming a pastor's wife is rich with questions, discovery, and joy. Faith to Follow chronicles the woman's experience of preparing to become a pastor's wife. It also may be a springboard for dialogue within churches across America, about the importance of encouraging and cultivating future church leaders and raising up strong families in the Christian faith.

Download or read book The Journey of a Pastor s Wife written by Kimberly Lowe and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-21 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "YOU CAN AND WILL MAKE IT" decrees Author Kimberly Lowe! Recent studies show that the majority of Pastor's wives suffer in silence because they have no one trust worthy to confide in concerning their burn out therefore about 80% of them describe their lives as desperate, unappreciated, discouraged, and totally lacking in support. This book was inspired by God as a spiritual blueprint for every woman that has and still is experiencing the weight of being a pastor's wife. Each chapter gives real life transparency yet wisdom tools to help women overcome the obstacles they will face while navigating through the life as a Pastors wife. My prayer is that this book will challenge you to use my personal experiences and devotions that led to victories to seize the journey as well as release Hope and Healing in every area. #FINISHSTRONG #HELPISHERE #YOUWEREBORNFORTHIS

Download or read book Crushing written by T. D. Jakes and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow God's process for growth and find hope in life's darkest moments with Bishop T.D. Jakes's uplifting stories and advice from his own faith journey. In this insightful book, #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes wrestles with age-old questions: Why do the righteous suffer? Where is God in all the injustice? Bishop Jakes tells crushing personal stories from his own journey -- the painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack. Bishop Jakes wants to show you how God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled with His purpose. Crushing will inspire you to have hope, even in your most difficult moments. If you trust in God and lean on Him during setbacks, He will lead you through.

Download or read book The Reverend s Wife written by Kimberla Lawson Roby and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby comes the ninth installment in her award-winning Reverend Curtis Black series. It's been months since Reverend Curtis learned that his wife Charlotte had affairs with two different men, and for now, he continues to be cordial and respectful to her. But he's also made it clear that once their son Matthew graduates high school, he will be filing for divorce. Charlotte, on the other hand, continues to do everything possible to make amends in hopes of saving their marriage. Unfortunately, Curtis is ready to move on and is being propositioned by a woman who desperately wants to become the next Mrs. Curtis Black. When the situation heads down a path that is frighteningly shocking, could it be the final blow to this once blessed union?

Download or read book The Journey of a Pastor s Wife written by Kimberly Lowe and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "YOU CAN AND WILL MAKE IT" decrees Author Kimberly Lowe. Recent studies show that the majority of Pastor's wives suffer in silence because they have no one trust worthy to confide in concerning their burn out therefore about 80% of them describe their lives as desperate, unappreciated, discouraged, and totally lacking in support. This book was inspired by God as a spiritual blueprint for every woman that has and still is experiencing the weight of being a pastor's wife. Each chapter gives real life transparency yet wisdom tools to help women overcome the obstacles they will face while navigating through the life as a Pastors wife. My prayer is that this book will challenge you to use my personal experiences and devotions that led to victories to seize the journey as well as release Hope and Healing in every area. #FINISHSTRONG #HELPISHERE #YOUWEREBORNFORTHIS

Download or read book Walking On Water written by Kristen Zuray and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2008-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subtle and disarming, Walking on Water by Kristen Zuray is about learning how to have grace under fire. It is about life in the Church, of being a pastor's wife and even when the going is rough, to strike a balance between God's work and her family. With nearly a decade in the trenches, the author knows firsthand the uncertainties and trials that women go through as the spouses of pastors. Being a pastor is more than a job, it is a lifestyle and being the wife of a pastor is just that. It is a commitment to do God's work at any cost. It is late nights, it is congregant needs; it is pressure, protocol and faith. With chapter titles such as “The Call to be a Pastor's Wife,” “The Temple of God” and “The Balancing Act,” women are empowered and led to grace. Perfect for pastors' wives who are just starting out, this self-help book also serves as an encouragement to the veteran pastors' wife to simply keep walking the faith.

Download or read book The Pastor s Wife written by Gloria Furman and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.