10 Things Every Minister's Wife Needs to Know

I have been a pastor's wife for 12 years now and know the value of a godly wife in her husband's ministry. He needs the love and support only his wife can provide. When that support is lacking, I've seen many a pastor and church suffer. Jeana Floyd's book, 10 Things Every Minister's Wife Needs to Know, addresses 10 vital areas in which a pastor's wife needs understanding and wisdom in order to assist her husband in the service of the church, community and family. A few of those areas include: *Love the Man You Married which deals with how we felt when we first married our husbands and how to recapture some of the initial glow, enthusiam, and compassion we showered on our husbands early in our marriage. Renewing our passion for him and extending compassion can go a long way in overcoming the difficulties both in ministry and marriage. * It's KOOL2BAPK: addresses children of pastors and our role as a pastor's wife in encouraging our children to love God and the church despite what they may see and hear growing up as Pastor's Kids. Jeana addressed the issue of feeling inadequate to talk on parenting while her children were growing as she felt the "jury was still out" so to speak until her children were grown. I completely understand where she is coming from with this and appreciated her handling of the topic. *along with other chapters dealing with: The "Secret" to Survival, Remember Who You Are, It Ain't That Hard, Balance is the Key, Let the Men be the Men, Let It Go: Dealing with Criticism, Conflict, and Unforgiveness, Relationships Matter, Learn From the Past, Live in the Present, and Trust God for the Future--All timely topics Pastor's wives deal with on an ongoing basis. I would highly recommend this book for the new wife in ministry or one who is struggling.

I received this book from New Leaf Publishing to review. Since I am not a pastor's wife I thought it would be good to have my wife (Nikki) read and review this book. The following is her review... What I Liked: I have been a pastor's wife for a little over six years. I found this book to be extremely relevant to many of the issues that my husband and I face daily. There are many books to assist the pastor's wife but few discuss pressing issues with the balance of grace and honesty that Floyd exhibits. She does not shy away from the truth of Scripture and how it applies to our lives, but she also writes with a compelling tenderness. The perspective that she offers is very encouraging and opened my heart to the enjoyment of ministry--to "thrive and not just survive"! What I Disliked: At first I thought I wanted the book to give more in-depth practical application, but the lack of such specificity actually became one of the things I loved about the book. She says just enough to allow the Holy Spirit to convict you, but also gives you the freedom to express the fruit of that work in ways that are unique to your person. That will look different for everybody, but the essentials are the same. Should You Buy It? Absolutely or you ministry will die...just kidding, but I really do think every pastor's wife could benefit immensely from reading this book. I have looked for assistance in many books written to pastor's wives few have been as helpful as this one.

The support behind the leader is necessary so the leader doesn't lose his way. "10 Things Every Minister's Wife Needs to Know" is an inspirational guide aimed at minister's and pastor's wives, but the advice carries true for any woman who wants to better understand their husband. Suggesting strong faith in God and learning to understand their husband and the men who look to him for advice, "10 Things Every Minister's Wife Needs to Know" is a choice pick for any newly married Christian woman.