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

3.2.1 Helper: Genesis 2:18 79
3.2.2 Wifely Responsibilities: Proverbs 31:10-31 Explored 80
3.3 The Christian Woman 84
3.3.1 The Importance of Identity Awareness 84
3.3.2 Ministering through Gifts 85
3.4 Woman in the Early Church 86
3.4.1 A Brief Historical Context 87
3.4.2 1 Timothy 3:11: The Female Deacon 91
3.4.3 Titus 2:3-5: Mentoring Women 93
3.4.4 Summary 94
3.5 Identification of the Pastor’s Wife 95
3.5.1 Pastors’ Wives and the Church: Called to Full-time Ministry 95
3.5.2 Pastors’ Wives in Leadership: An Unknown Calling 98
3.6 Chapter Summary 100
CHAPTER 4: OPPORTUNITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Introduction: Identifying Inconsistency and Uniformity 102
4.2 Recommendations: Church’s Response 104
4.2.1 Directives for the Body of Christ 105
4.2.2 Church Leadership Support for Pastors’ Wives 106
4.2.3 Church Member Support for the Pastor’s Wife and Family 107
4.2.4 W.I.F.E. Programme 108
4.3 Opportunities: Pastor’s Wife's Response 112
4.3.1 Self-directed Learning 112
4.3.2 Nurturing Friendships 114
4.4 Clear way forward for Pastors’ Wives 116
4.4.1 Supporting the Husband 116
4.4.2 Unrealistic Expectations 117
4.4.3 Trusting the Lord 118
4.4.4 Making the Home a Haven 119
4.4.5 Mentoring 121
4.5 Chapter Summary 122
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