Churchmen Podcast Ep. 8 - The Shepherds Wife
Jan 20, 2020
In this engaging conversation, Jerry Ragg, a pastor and ministry leader, shares insights on the challenges faced by pastors' wives. He highlights the unique burdens they bear and the fears stemming from church pressures, including criticism and financial insecurity. Jerry discusses the importance of husbands modeling growth and maintaining a strong spiritual foundation to support their wives. He also provides actionable advice on identifying fears and emphasizes the significance of humility and encouragement in ministry. A thought-provoking dive into shepherding relationships!
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Wife's Unique Burden In Ministry
- A pastor's wife uniquely carries ministry burdens because she's designed to nurture and comfort her home and church family.
- That design makes ministry trials intensely personal and requires special shepherding from her husband.
Name And Move Fears To God
- Identify the wife's core fears: criticism of her husband, relational trauma, and financial insecurity.
- Help her bring these fears before the Lord and teach her to trust God's promises rather than control outcomes.
Fear Reflects Unbelief Not Just Emotion
- Sinful fear often masks deeper unbelief and idols like control or comfort.
- Long-term patient shepherding from the husband is required; change is a lifelong sanctification process.