Pastors' Wives - Soul Shepherding

Women as Pastors, Elders, and Leaders in Bible-Based Churches

My hope in this article is to show the Biblical support for women to serve as pastors, elders, and other church or ministry leaders (whether professional or lay) and that qualified women will be given more opportunities for Christian leadership.

Jesus Says Be Selfish

“I feel invisible,” Angelica’s face sunk with her words. “My husband doesn’t even see me. He’s so focused on his work, his ministry projects, what…

When a Pastor’s Wife Suffers in Silence

Tears welled up in my friend’s eyes, “Some of the elders disapprove of the book I’m reading. They don’t agree with the doctrine.” My friend…

Helping Women in Ministry is a Sacred Privilege

My friend Susan Baugh invited me to hear Kay Warren speak at Saddleback Church’s conference for pastors. We’re both pastors’ wives and women in ministry…

You’re Not a Wallflower! (Appreciating a Pastor’s Wife)

Have you ever felt like a wallflower? I have and so have many of the pastors’ wives I talk with. (Whether or not you’re a…

Kristi’s Sabbatical Update

This is a journal update I would like to share from Kristi. My prayer is that it will minister to you as it has to…

Spiritual Formation (Reflection Paper)

This pastor's wife didn't feel safe in church but Soul Shepherding's TLC spiritual formation retreats helped her share intimacy with Jesus among friends.