Identity Theft…It happens to Pastor’s Wives, too!
Debbie Breaux
The scary world of identity theft runs much deeper than our mere financial records. There are all kinds of “thieves” in our culture, and in ministry, that can hack into our soul and steal our God-given identity. Debbie Breaux will provide some practical helps to safeguard the truth of who we are.
Raising Pastors’ Kids Who Don’t Hate the Church
Rozanne Frazee
Why do some pastor’s children grow up to embrace their faith and others seem to walk away or even run from it? Could there be a way to insure our kids will not turn their backs on the church; the very thing we give our lives to build? Rozanne Frazee will open this discussion and then lead a panel of pastors’ wives/kids in answering your questions, sharing ideas and offering suggestions on what has worked for them and what hasn’t in raising kids in a pastors’ family who will carry on the legacy of a strong faith.
Making Marriage and Ministry Compliment and Not Compete: Practical Ideas for Balancing the Real Life Challenges We All Face
Sherry Harney
We have all heard stories of how the responsibilities and challenges of ministry can be hard on a marriage. Some of us have even lived these stories. But, being in ministry and having a healthy marriage are not mutually exclusive. Ministry can actually help strengthen a marriage and a healthy marriage relationship can be a powerful asset to ministry. With over twenty-five years of partnership in ministry, Sherry and Kevin Harney have experienced the joyous heights and painful lows that come with being married and serving the local church. Join them as they share some practical and tested tools for building a strong marriage and ministry.
Taking the Long View: Sustaining Hope for the Pastor's Family
Lauretta Patterson
Every season in a pastor's family has its peculiar challenges, and some of them are downright demoralizing! How can we as pastors' families grab hold of Hope to know that we indeed do have hope and a future? What are the truths that we must cling to be faithful stewards over the long haul? How can prayer be the source of real-life encouragement in the trenches of child rearing? Are there habits of life that will help us to “go the distance”? Join us as we remind each other of our calling, as we encourage each other in the Word, and as we honestly share tales of Christ's sustaining presence in the hard times and the glad times.
Meet with a Pastor's Wife One-on-One
Rozanne Frazee and Sherry Harney
Spend some one-on-one time talking to experienced pastor's wives who understand the issues, challenges, and tensions of being a pastor's wife in today's society.
Wednesday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM