If you’re not in a ministry wives discussion group, maybe now is the time to start! Especially if you think you haven’t got time for one!!! Here’s a few thoughts to get you started: Try to meet once a month or two Try to meet up at a time and place where you are freed … Continue reading What to do in a support group
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Why have support groups for MW?
Some things to get you thinking from Mary Milne, a ministry wife in Sydney: Some facts about Ministry Wives (MW): (from pastor burn out.com) “Walking wounded” – ie suffering from psychological symptoms but still functioning on the surface. Many have anxiety and depression, one study said 88% lifetime incidence. (Arch Hart 1990) Prevalence of depression in … Continue reading Why have support groups for MW?
Sobering USA ministry statistics
Mark Driscoll – “Death by Ministry” 1500 pastors leave ministry every month 50% of pastors are so discouraged that they would leave the ministry if they could. The problem is that they don’t feel they have a skill set that will land them a job that can feed their family. 80% of bible college students … Continue reading Sobering USA ministry statistics
Our topics and recordings
Each topic is designed to have relevance for yourself and people you are ministering to. We also have plenty of time to meet with and encourage one another, in what can sometimes be a lonely role. If you know someone who may not be receiving these emails, please let us know or feel free to … Continue reading Our topics and recordings
Getting Started in a ministry group
If you’re not in a ministry wives discussion group, maybe now is the time to start! Especially if you think you haven’t got time for one!!! Here’s a few thoughts to get you started: Try to meet once a month or two Try to meet up at a time and place where you are freed … Continue reading Getting Started in a ministry group
Ministry Marriage
A 3 part series by Nicole Starling posted on In Tandem, you might like to read them for yourself or discuss them with another ministry wife or in a small group. Marriage: what it is and what it’s for click here Ministry Marriage: the opportunities and how to think about them click here Ministry Marriage: … Continue reading Ministry Marriage
Going the Distance
How to Stay Fit for a Lifetime of Ministry by Peter Brain Wendy from the In Tandem team has written a 17 part series, summarising and discussing each chapter of Peter Brain’s book, and concluding with some personal thinking or discussion questions. From Wendy: “This book is a must-read for anyone in full-time ministry, but … Continue reading Going the Distance
The Legend of the Super-woman
Rachel from the In Tandem team explores the legend of the super-woman in her particular incarnation as the super-ministry-wife. What do we make of her? How do we respond to her when we meet her? Should we aspire to be like her? Does she really even exist? Click here for her posts. You might like … Continue reading The Legend of the Super-woman