Job Description for a Pastor's Wife
One of the
hardest things for a pastor's wife is knowing her assignment. There is no
job description for a pastor's wife outlined in scripture.
Confusion often comes when people in the church think they know the God-ordained role of the pastor's wife. This is based upon the church member's background, stereotypes and personal expectations and of course these widely vary from person to person.
To add to the challenge, many will outright tell their pastor's wife what they expect. Or, they will refrain from telling the pastor's wife personally and instead spread the word to others about what she should be doing. (And are more than likely not doing, and therefore, displeasing them.)
Here is truth that we know...
The pastor's wife is the wife of the pastor.
That's the definitive truth on this subject. So how does it get so mangled and misconstrued?
Through people's preferences, and false expectations.
Beyond the pastor's wife being a daughter of God…
Confusion often comes when people in the church think they know the God-ordained role of the pastor's wife. This is based upon the church member's background, stereotypes and personal expectations and of course these widely vary from person to person.
To add to the challenge, many will outright tell their pastor's wife what they expect. Or, they will refrain from telling the pastor's wife personally and instead spread the word to others about what she should be doing. (And are more than likely not doing, and therefore, displeasing them.)
Here is truth that we know...
The pastor's wife is the wife of the pastor.
That's the definitive truth on this subject. So how does it get so mangled and misconstrued?
Through people's preferences, and false expectations.
Beyond the pastor's wife being a daughter of God…
