 It seems more women than ever in our history are accepting the call into ministry. According to information provided in the Spring 2014 issue of Enrichment Journal, “From 2011-2012, The Assemblies of God had a net growth of 384 ministers in the U.S. Of these, 294 or 77 percent were females, 112 or 38 percent were ordained; 125 or 43 percent were licensed; and 57 or 19 percent were certified.” Whether married or single, women with a call into ministry face challenges that are, needless to say, gender specific. How do you, faced with certain obstacles, stay true to your calling? I'm sharing this article from pastor’s wife and professional counselor, Gabriele Rienas, that just might help us answer that question. Lovingly, Vicki My Pastoral Calling is Fulfilling, Yet Challenging...Rienas, Gabriele (2014) "My Pastoral Calling is Fulfilling, Yet Challenging." Enrichment Journal Spring 2014. Online.
Q: I am a woman who is a pastor. I hold a full-time staff position at a church. I feel strongly called to this ministry, and I love what I do. My husband and family are supportive, but I have few role models to follow as examples of what this should look like. Sometimes I feel alone, especially when struggles arise surrounding ministry. Both men and women in our church are generally supportive and affirming of my contribution. There are moments, however, when I become aware that they have not walked in my shoes and cannot relate to my experience. A: You are a pioneer in a rapidly expanding ministry group — women who hold ministry credentials...(read more)
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 Seasons of ministry may change, just as the seasons of nature change...especially here in Missouri! After raising our four daughters, and pastoring the same church for 25 years, I find myself in a different season, serving in a leadership role alongside my husband in district ministry. My call to serve has not changed; how I live out my call has. There's a beautiful ornamental tree outside my window. I first observed it when we purchased our home last spring. It was gorgeous! I had never seen a tree so full of such exquisite blossoms. As I have watched it this past year, it has gone through many changes. It's purpose has not changed, but the seasons have taken it from a tree bearing white blossoms, to one full of emerald green leaves. It then went through the leaf-dropping fall and the bare limbs of cold winter. Now, I anticipate the approaching life-giving spring to once again bring my bud-laden tree into a full eruption with those beautiful fragrant white blossoms!  Seasons bring change and with that the need to accept and adapt to those changes. I invite you to read this interesting article written by a young pastor's wife who is learning to live out her call through the season of motherhood. Lovingly, Vicki A trip back to 2008 …March 14, 2013 by Tiffany Cooper
What is the role of a pastor’s wife? Thankfully, there is not a “one size fits all” mold for pastors’ wives. When we started People’s Church 6 years ago, I put every ounce of my energy into serving in any capacity I could. I loved it! When my first son was born (2003), I went through a difficult transition that altered my role as pastor’s wife. I had to work through 3 issues: (read more) |
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