Not what I signed up for

The pastor's wife is supposed to always look nice, smile, sit down in the front row of church, and agree with her husband. Her kids need to be model Christians. She needs to be ready to open her home to people in the church at any time and serve them. It's good if she volunteers to play the piano, help in the children's ministry, or teach women's Bible study. Oh my! Stereotypes like these can be crushing on a pastor's wife! The Bible Supports the Uniqueness of Each Pastor's Wife The truth is that each pastor's wife is unique! But one thing that most pastors' wives have in common is that they have a significant and challenging God-given opportunity to have influence for Christ in a church and the surrounding community. But to step into the role of pastor's wife, with all it's conflicting expectations and ministry stress, pastors' wives need a special grace and wisdom from God.