What being the wife of a pastor has taught me about worship
March 20, 2017 Updated: March 6, 2026 WHAT BEING THE WIFE OF A PASTOR HAS TAUGHT ME ABOUT WORSHIP There is always a sense of fear when you put your heart out there transparently as the wife of a pastor. More than ever before we are seeing some great strides in giving space and grace for the complexities of being the wife of a pastor. Many ministries have popped up since the pandemic to give ministry wives and pastor wives resources, cohorts, and a place to safely share but, sadly, the statistics still reflect that those who serve beside their husbands in church and ministry often feel the most isolated and are among the loneliest in their churches. To share openly often doesn't help them because they fear being misunderstood, they are often blamed for causing dissension if they bring their concerns to anyone, warned of gossiping or being too sensitive. They can be further isolated by these accusations and drive them deeper into the feeling of "otherness" in rega...
