The Biblical Role of the Pastor's wife - South African Theological ...

and a point to note within modern evangelical churches within Somerset
West. The concept behind “free to be” is simply to help the wife to discover
her place within the church body. One wife indicated that she did not know
what her ministry was to be in the church. Others, due to family
circumstances, were not as involved as they wished to be. Few wives
indicated that they were doing exactly what they wanted to do and were
fulfilled in their ministries. The aim of “free to be” would then be to assist the
pastor’s wife to find fulfilment in her role within the church, no matter what
stage of life she finds herself.
ncouraged to encourage others: One concern found disheartening
amongst pastors’ wives I was the need amongst some pastors’
wives who were overwhelmed by their situation. Most wives were at a stage in
their life and ministry where they were content. Many of these wives had a
wealth of information and experience they could offer other wives who were
struggling. One objective of the W.I.F.E. programme would be a mentoring
relationship to be established between the pastor’s wife and another pastor’s
wife. Alternatively a mentoring relationship should be established amongst
ladies within the wife’s congregation.
Developing ideas for interaction with the pastor’s wife and her family is
not difficult. It takes a little organisation and creative thinking. Table 1 offers a
suggested six-month W.I.F.E. programme:
Month Event Date/Time Who? Cost
January
February
March
New Years
Flower Bouquet
Romantic Dinner
‘Gino’s’
Card of
encouragement
April Girl’s night out –
pizza/movies
May
June
E
Card of
encouragement
Coffee and
Muffins
Table 1: W.I.F.E. Suggested Programme
Friday 25 th
7pm
Thursday 14 th
7:30pm
Jane
Leschenne to
organise
homemade
R200
Sunday 27 th Jen R5
Monday 21 st
6pm
Jane to organise
Sunday 18 th Leschenne R5
Saturday 21 st Jen R10
Each pays own
cost
110