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

It should be noted that an informal conversation often occurred during
interview sections, thus both the author and respondent were able to share
personal struggles and encouragement. On average interviews lasted two
hours. The answers written below are not verbatim due to grammatical editing
or certain name changes (for privacy) which have altered the wording without
detracting from the message of the pastor’s wife.
2.4.1 Were any resources made available to you as you took on this
role, as the pastor’s wife? If so, what were they? Did you find
them helpful? Do you think you would have benefited form
reading any resources?
22B5q: I have had some but not as many as I would have liked. The pastor’s
wife role varies so much it would be difficult to write something for everyone.
The most helpful book for me was One with a Shepherd.
23B3w: No. I haven’t read anything about pastors’ wives and don’t think I
would want to, it doesn’t interest me. If there is a need to educate myself
about an issue or topic, like counselling or for a bible study then I will do that
but I think each pastor’s wife situation is unique and don’t feel I can box them
in.
34D5p: I was able to attend a ‘Preacher’s Wives Club’ whilst husband was
attending Bible School, once a week for four years. It had a very practical
aspect to it, if I were to help an up-and-coming preacher’s wife I would
recommend something extremely practical and hands on learning.
12B1s: Nothing – Later on I discovered another pastor’s wife in the same
denomination who wrote some books they were easy to relate to and
somewhat helpful.
22B3q: None.
23C2y: Husband studied and there was nothing for pastor’s wives on
campus. Personally, Joyce Meyers has been a ‘mentor’ in a sense and her
ministry has been very encouraging. I feel my primary role is that of being my
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