4 Anchors That Will Help You Withstand Life's Storms

Negative situations are unavoidable in leadership. But you can control this aspect—and it makes all the difference.
"You first have to know what God's called you to."
At 66, she shows no signs of slowing her ministry.
Debbie Morris always believed she would marry a pastor, but she never expected to become one.
"I believe I have been given a word from God for you today; may I share it with you?"
Will your ministry inspire people the same way hers did?
And they're tough ones, no question about it.
God wants you to love being who you are. You'll be a lot more successful for Him.
Here are five challenges pastors' wives encounter when trying to find their purpose.
We make all of these tangible preparations for Christmas. But most of us miss out on this.
Take the time out of your busy life to celebrate that which has stood the test of time and has challenged you to become the person you are today.
When we move in God's Word, angels will come to our aid.
It is time for the women who have been waiting for prayers to be answered to be inflamed with the passion of faith.
How would you address these concerns? What is your church doing now? What more would you like your church to do?
Many pastors' wives are facing burnout, a sense of loneliness, and some even struggle to come to church. Here's how you can help.
Women of God, what will your role be in these tumultuous times? Will you cower or will you care?
Since there are so many expectations on her, here are some respects your church owes the pastor's wife.
Being the wife of a pastor for 40 years has had its share of challenges that thankfully we learned to navigate, especially early in our marriage.
We were 28 years young with two small children when Jimmy accepted the call to lead Trinity, which made for several very difficult years for our marriage and family. I know our struggles are not unique to ministry couples—far from it. So when Jimmy asked me to write for the July-August issue of Ministry Today, I knew I wanted to share some of my own experiences and story in an honest letter to pastors’ wives. (If you’re a pastor reading this, you’ll likely gain some real insight into your wife’s journey.)