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Hi Maeyken!
It's great to meet you, I've seen you around WD before!
I'm glad you discovered this forum. I hope we can all get to know each other better and be a support and encouragement to one another!
God bless you!
It's great to meet you, I've seen you around WD before!
I'm glad you discovered this forum. I hope we can all get to know each other better and be a support and encouragement to one another!
God bless you!
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Maeyken
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Thanks for the welcome everyone. I actually had a chat with my husband about not feeling like I fit in at church. Like someone said, I think it's hard for both the church people and for us, knowing that this is a temporary thing. My husband said he was going to try to find ways to help me feel more included at church, so hopefully that will help. 
I'm glad to meet you all
I'm glad to meet you all
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erin74
Ministry is about people not structures.
Our college used to encourage us to treat college as church in a community sense. We were all in similar situations with regard to how we found church. So we looked out for each other. We met together for bible study, prayed together, had meals together, and looked after each other during tough times. Just like we would if we were at church together. It means you have more energy to treat church as something you don't expect to get anything back from, because often that was what happened. Dunno if that makes sense...
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HaleyM
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My name - Haley
PW for : Student Minister's wife for 15 years, Pastor's wife for almost 2 years
Husband is: Lead (or Senior) Pastor of two churches
Age: 37
Children - Four kids, 12 - 11- 8 - 6, Two girls and two boys
Hobbies - internet, DisneyWorld, scrapbooking
Flower - Tulips
Favorite color: Dark Red
Favorite foods: Mexican, Anything gooey and chocolate, Movie Popcorn
Favorite song/singer/group: Casting Crowns, David Crowder, etc... also lots of secular stuff.
Favorite Bible verse or passage: Ephes 3:20 God can do anything, you know...far more that you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
Ministries: First Impressions, greeter, church admin
Favorite books: Power of a Praying Wife, Velvet Elvis, Blue Like Jazz, also stuff by Karen Kingsbury, and other random fiction.
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I'm a travel agent but I get to work from home so my hours are whenever I want them to be.
2) We are church planters who planted our first church in 2005 and that church has already planted it's first church in 2006.
3) My favorite drink is iced tea with lemon and sweet n low. I hate sugared drinks.
4) I was a cross country runner in high school.
5) I used to think that we would die the oldest student pastors in history. That someday when I was 70 I'd be on a roller coaster and that would be it! Never dreamed I would 'graduate' to be a pastor's wife.
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is: Getting to see first hand how God can truly change someone's life....getting to hear/be apart of some amazing stories of how God is working in and around others.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is:
The fishbowl effect and how my children are viewed by others. We're just normal people who are no different that anyone else. I think it's difficult dealing with the people who want my normal family/kids/husband on a pedistal of extremely high expectations that we can in no way live up to.
PW for : Student Minister's wife for 15 years, Pastor's wife for almost 2 years
Husband is: Lead (or Senior) Pastor of two churches
Age: 37
Children - Four kids, 12 - 11- 8 - 6, Two girls and two boys
Hobbies - internet, DisneyWorld, scrapbooking
Flower - Tulips
Favorite color: Dark Red
Favorite foods: Mexican, Anything gooey and chocolate, Movie Popcorn
Favorite song/singer/group: Casting Crowns, David Crowder, etc... also lots of secular stuff.
Favorite Bible verse or passage: Ephes 3:20 God can do anything, you know...far more that you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
Ministries: First Impressions, greeter, church admin
Favorite books: Power of a Praying Wife, Velvet Elvis, Blue Like Jazz, also stuff by Karen Kingsbury, and other random fiction.
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I'm a travel agent but I get to work from home so my hours are whenever I want them to be.
2) We are church planters who planted our first church in 2005 and that church has already planted it's first church in 2006.
3) My favorite drink is iced tea with lemon and sweet n low. I hate sugared drinks.
4) I was a cross country runner in high school.
5) I used to think that we would die the oldest student pastors in history. That someday when I was 70 I'd be on a roller coaster and that would be it! Never dreamed I would 'graduate' to be a pastor's wife.
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is: Getting to see first hand how God can truly change someone's life....getting to hear/be apart of some amazing stories of how God is working in and around others.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is:
The fishbowl effect and how my children are viewed by others. We're just normal people who are no different that anyone else. I think it's difficult dealing with the people who want my normal family/kids/husband on a pedistal of extremely high expectations that we can in no way live up to.
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Hi Haley! It's very nice to meet you...I'm glad you found this part of the forum. Hope to see you around here again!
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I posted this in another forum - so if it is a repeat for you - please excuse me. It was so funny I just had to share it!
> > > Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking
>engagement
> > >and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to
transport him
> > >to his home.. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and
spoke
> > >to the driver.
> > > "You know" he said, "I am 87 years old and I have never
driven a
> > >limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?"
> > > The driver said, "No problem. Have at it."
> > >Billy gets into the driver's seat and they head off down the
highway. A
> > >short distance away sat a rookie State Trooper operating his first
>speed
> > >trap. The long black limo went by him doing 70 in a 55 mph zone.
The
> > >trooper pulled out and easily caught the limo and he got out of
his
> > >patrol car to begin the procedure.
> > > The young trooper walked up to the driver's door and when the
>glass
> > >was rolled down, he was surprised to see who was driving.
> > > He immediately excused himself and went back to his car and
called
> > >his supervisor.
> > > He told the supervisor, "I know we are supposed to enforce
the
> > >law... But I also know that important people are given certain
> > >courtesies. I need to know what I should do because I have stopped
a
> > >very important person."
> > > The supervisor asked, "Is it the governor?"
> > > The young trooper said, "No, he's more important than that."
> > > The supervisor said, "Oh, so it's the president."
> > > The young trooper said, "No, he's even more important than
that."
> > > The supervisor finally asked, "Well then, who is it?"
> > > The young trooper said, "I think it's Jesus, because he's got
>Billy
> > >Graham for a chauffeur!"
> > > Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking
>engagement
> > >and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to
transport him
> > >to his home.. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and
spoke
> > >to the driver.
> > > "You know" he said, "I am 87 years old and I have never
driven a
> > >limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?"
> > > The driver said, "No problem. Have at it."
> > >Billy gets into the driver's seat and they head off down the
highway. A
> > >short distance away sat a rookie State Trooper operating his first
>speed
> > >trap. The long black limo went by him doing 70 in a 55 mph zone.
The
> > >trooper pulled out and easily caught the limo and he got out of
his
> > >patrol car to begin the procedure.
> > > The young trooper walked up to the driver's door and when the
>glass
> > >was rolled down, he was surprised to see who was driving.
> > > He immediately excused himself and went back to his car and
called
> > >his supervisor.
> > > He told the supervisor, "I know we are supposed to enforce
the
> > >law... But I also know that important people are given certain
> > >courtesies. I need to know what I should do because I have stopped
a
> > >very important person."
> > > The supervisor asked, "Is it the governor?"
> > > The young trooper said, "No, he's more important than that."
> > > The supervisor said, "Oh, so it's the president."
> > > The young trooper said, "No, he's even more important than
that."
> > > The supervisor finally asked, "Well then, who is it?"
> > > The young trooper said, "I think it's Jesus, because he's got
>Billy
> > >Graham for a chauffeur!"
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My Name : Dawn
I have been a pastor's wife for: not yet married but will be getting married June 3rd 2007.
My husband is a: International Preacher, overseer of missionary organization, overseeing pastor of a church. www.tcsb.com (website for his ministry.. more to follow)
My age: 31
Children? What ages? 1 child. 8 yrs old.
Favorite hobbies: Tae Kwon Do (only for exercise), singing
Favorite colorink
Favorite flower: rose
Favorite foods: lasagna, pizza, chicken wings, chinese food.... um.. everything pretty much.
Favorite song/singer/group: Casting Crowns, 3rd Day, Hillsong, Nicole Nordaman, Avalon, Out of Eden
Favorite Bible verse or passage: Oh wow.. I can't pick just one... I love the story of the harlet who, despite the scorn of the pharasees, walked into the house, and fell to our Lord's feet in such a complete and total despiration.... wow. God is so good.
Ministries: Choir, nursery, much more to come.
Favorite books: Joyce Meyers: Life in the Word Devotional, He came to set the captives free by Rebecca Brown
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I am albino (no pink eyes but can't tan). My type is carried on another chromosome that is not as severe as type that has pink eyes.. I can't tan at all and I am very white.
2) I am a nursing student. God called me into missions as a nurse so I am plugging away at it.
3) I grew up in a secretive generational satanic cult but God was with me all the while. praise God for deliverance, healing and His mercy
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is:let me comment on this in a few months.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is:this one too.
My Prayer Requests: for healing for my son as he is under a great deal of attack.
I have been a pastor's wife for: not yet married but will be getting married June 3rd 2007.
My husband is a: International Preacher, overseer of missionary organization, overseeing pastor of a church. www.tcsb.com (website for his ministry.. more to follow)
My age: 31
Children? What ages? 1 child. 8 yrs old.
Favorite hobbies: Tae Kwon Do (only for exercise), singing
Favorite color
inkFavorite flower: rose
Favorite foods: lasagna, pizza, chicken wings, chinese food.... um.. everything pretty much.
Favorite song/singer/group: Casting Crowns, 3rd Day, Hillsong, Nicole Nordaman, Avalon, Out of Eden
Favorite Bible verse or passage: Oh wow.. I can't pick just one... I love the story of the harlet who, despite the scorn of the pharasees, walked into the house, and fell to our Lord's feet in such a complete and total despiration.... wow. God is so good.
Ministries: Choir, nursery, much more to come.
Favorite books: Joyce Meyers: Life in the Word Devotional, He came to set the captives free by Rebecca Brown
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I am albino (no pink eyes but can't tan). My type is carried on another chromosome that is not as severe as type that has pink eyes.. I can't tan at all and I am very white.
2) I am a nursing student. God called me into missions as a nurse so I am plugging away at it.
3) I grew up in a secretive generational satanic cult but God was with me all the while. praise God for deliverance, healing and His mercy
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is:let me comment on this in a few months.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is:this one too.
My Prayer Requests: for healing for my son as he is under a great deal of attack.
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Thank you for sharing about yourself, Dawn! What an awesome testimony you must have...I hope to hear more about it some time and to see you posting often!
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yup!
God really kept me in the palm of His hand..
I will share my testamony with u all as soon as i find some time to sleep! i have been staying up way too late posting... but Ben is 5 hrs ahead (he is over in Ghana for another two weeks) so i can wake him up now to start his prayers for the day... He is at a seminar this week for youth and pastors and is a speaker for a bunch of sessions.
dawn
God really kept me in the palm of His hand..
I will share my testamony with u all as soon as i find some time to sleep! i have been staying up way too late posting... but Ben is 5 hrs ahead (he is over in Ghana for another two weeks) so i can wake him up now to start his prayers for the day... He is at a seminar this week for youth and pastors and is a speaker for a bunch of sessions.
dawn
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herev
CL--you are missed!
My Name Is: herev, Tommy
I have been a pastor's HUSBAND for: 5 years
My WIFE is a: UM pastor and full time seminary student
My age: 42
Children? What ages? 2 children, almost 4 and almost 2
Favorite hobbies: I'm a pastor too, two small kids, wife in seminary, no time for hobbies except for CF
Favorite color:green
Favorite flower: rose
Favorite foods: chex party mix
Favorite song/singer/group: hmm, not really sure
Favorite Bible verse or passage: 1 John 5:13
Ministries mulitple ministries in my own church as pastor
Favorite books: Mr and Mrs Happily ever after, all of the Left Behind series
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I studied Spanish for five years
2) I am a life long methodist
3) my children were due on the same day 2 years apart!
4) I am a nut about Sudoku
5) My wife and I didn't meet until we were 35. I had always just KNOWN I would always be single, but she changed my mind with a smile!
The best thing about being a pastor's HUSBAND is: having someone to talk shop with
The worst thing about being a pastor's HUSBAND is:being the husband of a pastor, sometimes I have to put my male tendencies to protect my spouse aside when there is a church member upset with her, it's hard to sit by or mind my own business and not be protective.
My Prayer Requests: for continued strength and endurance while she is still in school[/quote]
I have been a pastor's HUSBAND for: 5 years
My WIFE is a: UM pastor and full time seminary student
My age: 42
Children? What ages? 2 children, almost 4 and almost 2
Favorite hobbies: I'm a pastor too, two small kids, wife in seminary, no time for hobbies except for CF
Favorite color:green
Favorite flower: rose
Favorite foods: chex party mix
Favorite song/singer/group: hmm, not really sure
Favorite Bible verse or passage: 1 John 5:13
Ministries mulitple ministries in my own church as pastor
Favorite books: Mr and Mrs Happily ever after, all of the Left Behind series
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I studied Spanish for five years
2) I am a life long methodist
3) my children were due on the same day 2 years apart!
4) I am a nut about Sudoku
5) My wife and I didn't meet until we were 35. I had always just KNOWN I would always be single, but she changed my mind with a smile!
The best thing about being a pastor's HUSBAND is: having someone to talk shop with
The worst thing about being a pastor's HUSBAND is:being the husband of a pastor, sometimes I have to put my male tendencies to protect my spouse aside when there is a church member upset with her, it's hard to sit by or mind my own business and not be protective.
My Prayer Requests: for continued strength and endurance while she is still in school[/quote]
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My Name Is: Stacy
I have been a pastor's wife for: Well i am a music ministers wife.... does that count? We have been at this new job for just over a year now.
My husband is a: Music Minister
My age: 22
Children? What ages? 3 Children, 1 in Heaven, 1 boy 19 months old and one girl 5 months old
Favorite hobbies: watching movies, spending fun time with my family, reading, being at church
Favorite color:blue
Favorite flower: all of them
Favorite foods: Im big on Chinese
Favorite song/singer/group: My husbands the best
Favorite Bible verse or passage: John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Ministries nothing right now, our church doesnt offer child care other than sunday mornings, so i cant get involved as much as i'd like to.
Favorite books: any Elizabeth George book...they are all awesome!
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I got married while still in high school
2) I overcame a drug and alcohol addiction through and only through God
3) My husband has been an official music minister for 15 months now. Although he has been in the ministry unpaid fo rmany years.
4) I make bracelets to give to mothers who have lost children due to miscarriage/stillbirth as a remembrance type thing
5) I LOVE my family
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is: well the best thing about being a music ministers wife is.......well....im still working on that.... it has been trying for me, but God is working on my heart.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is: again not a pastors wife but.... just dealing with the church politics and seeing sides of people i may not particularly like
My Prayer Requests: For our church to grow and blossom. we lost our pastor to a heart attack right after we moved here and were without a pastor almost a year. we just got a new pastor in october and we are trying to buil up the youth and younger people and reach out into the community more.
I have been a pastor's wife for: Well i am a music ministers wife.... does that count? We have been at this new job for just over a year now.
My husband is a: Music Minister
My age: 22
Children? What ages? 3 Children, 1 in Heaven, 1 boy 19 months old and one girl 5 months old
Favorite hobbies: watching movies, spending fun time with my family, reading, being at church
Favorite color:blue
Favorite flower: all of them
Favorite foods: Im big on Chinese
Favorite song/singer/group: My husbands the best
Favorite Bible verse or passage: John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Ministries nothing right now, our church doesnt offer child care other than sunday mornings, so i cant get involved as much as i'd like to.
Favorite books: any Elizabeth George book...they are all awesome!
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I got married while still in high school
2) I overcame a drug and alcohol addiction through and only through God
3) My husband has been an official music minister for 15 months now. Although he has been in the ministry unpaid fo rmany years.
4) I make bracelets to give to mothers who have lost children due to miscarriage/stillbirth as a remembrance type thing
5) I LOVE my family
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is: well the best thing about being a music ministers wife is.......well....im still working on that.... it has been trying for me, but God is working on my heart.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is: again not a pastors wife but.... just dealing with the church politics and seeing sides of people i may not particularly like
My Prayer Requests: For our church to grow and blossom. we lost our pastor to a heart attack right after we moved here and were without a pastor almost a year. we just got a new pastor in october and we are trying to buil up the youth and younger people and reach out into the community more.
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Eila
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My Name Is: Eila
I have been a pastor's wife for: On and off for 7 years
My husband is a: Independant Missionary Evangelist
My age: 35
Children? What ages? 2 little boys
Favorite hobbies: studying the Word, spending time with family
Favorite color: yellow
Favorite flower: lily of the valley
Favorite foods: fresh and frozen berries, popcorn
Favorite song/singer/group: I'm Free by Newsboys
Favorite Bible verse or passage: Ephesians 3:20
Ministries: Hold down the fort while husband travels Help with husband's website/newsletter.
Favorite books: Galatians, Ephesians, books by EW Kenyon
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I practice attachment parenting.
2) I run an internet business.
3) I'll be homeschooling my kids.
4) I grew up as a Pastor's kid.
5) I used to work as a speech therapist.
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is: Knowing that we are helping change lives for eternity.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is: Time apart from my husband and the instability of a non-salary job.
My Prayer Requests: Open doors for my husband to minister around the world.
I have been a pastor's wife for: On and off for 7 years
My husband is a: Independant Missionary Evangelist
My age: 35
Children? What ages? 2 little boys
Favorite hobbies: studying the Word, spending time with family
Favorite color: yellow
Favorite flower: lily of the valley
Favorite foods: fresh and frozen berries, popcorn
Favorite song/singer/group: I'm Free by Newsboys
Favorite Bible verse or passage: Ephesians 3:20
Ministries: Hold down the fort while husband travels Help with husband's website/newsletter.
Favorite books: Galatians, Ephesians, books by EW Kenyon
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I practice attachment parenting.
2) I run an internet business.
3) I'll be homeschooling my kids.
4) I grew up as a Pastor's kid.
5) I used to work as a speech therapist.
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is: Knowing that we are helping change lives for eternity.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is: Time apart from my husband and the instability of a non-salary job.
My Prayer Requests: Open doors for my husband to minister around the world.
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My Name Is: Rebecca
I have been a pastor's wife for: 3 years in June.
My husband is a: Youth Pastor
My age: 26
Children? What ages? 1 Daughter and she will be 3 next month.
Favorite hobbies: watching movies, family and surfing the net.
Favorite color: Red
Favorite flower: Tulip
Favorite foods: lasagna, roast.
Favorite song/singer/group: I don't really have a favorite.
Favorite Bible verse or passage: Proverbs 3:6
Ministries: I started a ministry at our church. We have people make casseroles that we freeze at the church and then go visit and drop off a casserole to those who have had a baby/surgery/death in the family/etc. I call it The Helping Hands Ministry. I also consider being a mother/wife a ministry.
Favorite books: Can't think of any right now!
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I am from Arkansas and I own TONS of shoes.
2) I am a certified massage therapist but a SAHM for now.
3) I hate living so far away from my family.
4) For some odd reason I always dreamed of being a minister's wife.
5) MY DH and I met at a Bible college.
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is: Meeting all kinds of people and watching the transformations in their lives.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is: I could go on and on on this one! LoL! I hate how everyone is watching me and have expectations of "I" should be like. I hate seeing all the bad sides of people. OH! And when people complain about MY husband. Don't like that. Last, I hate how everyone expects my husband to be there for them above his own family.
My Prayer Requests: I really think that our church is what they call, "A failing church." Our congregants are judgemental and immature spiritually. I'm also having a hard time deciding when I should be upset with DH doesn't spend time with us. I feel like a single mom!! I came here in hopes that I could get some support/knowledge/prayers from other minister's wives/hubbies.
I have been a pastor's wife for: 3 years in June.
My husband is a: Youth Pastor
My age: 26
Children? What ages? 1 Daughter and she will be 3 next month.
Favorite hobbies: watching movies, family and surfing the net.
Favorite color: Red
Favorite flower: Tulip
Favorite foods: lasagna, roast.
Favorite song/singer/group: I don't really have a favorite.
Favorite Bible verse or passage: Proverbs 3:6
Ministries: I started a ministry at our church. We have people make casseroles that we freeze at the church and then go visit and drop off a casserole to those who have had a baby/surgery/death in the family/etc. I call it The Helping Hands Ministry. I also consider being a mother/wife a ministry.
Favorite books: Can't think of any right now!
Five interesting facts about me:
1) I am from Arkansas and I own TONS of shoes.
2) I am a certified massage therapist but a SAHM for now.
3) I hate living so far away from my family.
4) For some odd reason I always dreamed of being a minister's wife.
5) MY DH and I met at a Bible college.
The best thing about being a pastor's wife is: Meeting all kinds of people and watching the transformations in their lives.
The worst thing about being a pastor's wife is: I could go on and on on this one! LoL! I hate how everyone is watching me and have expectations of "I" should be like. I hate seeing all the bad sides of people. OH! And when people complain about MY husband. Don't like that. Last, I hate how everyone expects my husband to be there for them above his own family.
My Prayer Requests: I really think that our church is what they call, "A failing church." Our congregants are judgemental and immature spiritually. I'm also having a hard time deciding when I should be upset with DH doesn't spend time with us. I feel like a single mom!! I came here in hopes that I could get some support/knowledge/prayers from other minister's wives/hubbies.
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