Pastors' Wives Tell All

Navigating Real Church Life with Honesty and Humor

by Stephanie Gilbert; Jessica Taylor; Jenna Allen

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Pub Date Apr 30 2024 | Archive Date Jun 06 2024

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Description

In a world that expects near perfection from people in ministry, it is hard to be honest about struggles of being a pastor's wife or a woman in ministry--let alone have a sense of humor about it! In their popular podcast, Pastors' Wives Tell All, Jessica Taylor, Stephanie Gilbert, and Jenna Allen create a safe place for pastors' wives and women in ministry to be their most authentic selves. Now they're bringing their wit and wisdom to women through the written word.

Addressing topics such as how to smash stereotypes, deal with marital issues, make friends, and overcome parenting anxiety, they remind pastors' wives (and the people in their congregations) that God doesn't expect them to be superhuman. They show women how to

· establish and maintain healthy boundaries
· seek wise counsel
· confess their sins and shortcomings aloud
· shed the persona of perfection
· and much more

If you're a pastor's wife--by calling, by choice, or by circumstance--you'll find relief, renewal, and refreshment in the pages of this book.

Advance Praise

"Being a woman in the spotlight at church is HARD. Your parenting, your marriage, even your clothes are under the microscope. And Jessica, Stephanie, and Jenna get it. They're like your funny best friends, cheering you on as you learn to put down the masks you're hiding behind, embrace authenticity (even if it makes tongues wag!), and find delight in serving God again." --Sheila Wray Gregoire, author of The Great Sex Rescue and founder of BareMarriage.com

"Stephanie, Jessica, and Jenna beautifully celebrate their roles as pastors' wives while reminding those who share this title that they are unique daughters of God with a story, a calling, and individual personality and style. Through personal testimonies woven with helpful tips and wisdom that can only be gleaned through life in the trenches with their beloved church families, my friends remind all pastors' wives it's okay to be human and struggle with the challenges of full-time ministry, and that even in their imperfections God will use them to feed and love His sheep. This is the book I wish my mom could have read as a pastor's wife, and one you will want to share with yours. Grab a tissue to catch your tears of laughter and relief. You aren't alone, dear pastors' wives, and you are so very loved." --Natalie Runion, founder of Raised to Stay and author of the US Today bestseller

"You'd think growing up as a pastor's kid would have prepared me better for being a pastor's wife, but not so much. I'm always encouraged by the authenticity that oozes out of Stephanie, Jenna, and Jessica as they capture the hard, the holy, and the hilarious of this important but often unspoken role. Whether you are a pastor's wife or you know a pastor's wife, this book will encourage your soul, direct your prayers, and empower you to love God's church well." --Michelle Myers, cohost of the She Works His Way podcast, author, and speaker

"Being a woman in the spotlight at church is HARD. Your parenting, your marriage, even your clothes are under the microscope. And Jessica, Stephanie, and Jenna get it. They're like your funny best...