We think the “typical” pastor’s wife or woman in ministry is dead.
You know, that woman who had it all together, never seemed to struggle,
played the piano, attended every event, and met everyone’s
expectations—although she could have had some help with her wardrobe.Those of us in ministry have heard, read and said “I’m not the
typical pastor’s wife” so many times, we’ve started to wonder if she
really ever existed at all, or if she really only existed in people’s
minds and expectations. We spend mass amounts of time, energy, emotion,
and effort comparing ourselves to a myth. And the problem is—we fall
short. Our attention turns to our shortcomings and failings instead of
staying focused on God and who He created us to be.But the truth is, God knew exactly what He was doing, exactly who He
was calling. He knows our shortcomings and our struggles, and He has
extended His call to leadership and ministry anyway. Maybe “typical” isn’t what we thought. Maybe there is a new typical.
Maybe we are typical. The more we talk to pastors’ wives and women in
ministry, the more we realize how alike we are. Regardless of age,
location, denomination, church style, church size we all have the same
questions, struggles, and difficulties.It is time to embrace the knowledge that maybe we are typical—women
wanting to know Jesus, support our husbands, love our children, care for
our churches, and grow in love and grace. We find peace as we cling to
Him in times of challenge—wrestling with our own shortcomings, keeping
our heads up during the tough times, acknowledging that we won’t be all
things to all people, yet making ourselves available to fellow stragglers.
Written by REX
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