THE PASTOR'S WIFE

 When my husband and I married 38 years ago, he had not yet accepted the call to the ministry. Shortly afterwards (within 3 months) he accepted the call from God to become a minister of the Gospel.  There is much change in ministry that I have observed over the past 38 years. Here are a few changes, for the better, that I have observed:

• The role of a "pastor's wife" has changed. In many church enviorments the pastor's spouse serves in a greater leadership role. Before, in many church cultures it was more of a supportive role then a leadership role.
• The calling of the pastor's wife is often acknowledge in the local church. God has "hand-picked" the pastor's spouse as carefully as he has called the minister.
• This probably has come with wisdom, but pastors seem to value the time of the family more then in the past. Congregations also seem to value the time of the pastor more as well.

There are a few more I could name, but for the sake of boredom I will stop here. However, to the women that gives their support to the ministry. Thank you for your faithfulness! The Church would not be the same without you. 

During "Pastor Appreciation Month" we express our love and appreciation for you. Thank you for serving alongside of your husband. May God give you many more years together as servants in God's Kingdom.

Your friend in Christ, 

Carissa Lamb

LifePoint Ministries 

Ministers Wives Fellowship (MWF) Director