Every pastor's wife is a faithful servant and leader in her own right. She has great influence on her church, her community, her family, and her husband, and she finds joy in seeing God move in the lives of others. Yet she also faces unique challenges that too often go unnoticed and unaddressed. At times, a pastor's wife may feel she can't talk about her struggles even with those who are closest to her, which can leave her feeling alone, depleted, and misunderstood. She may settle for this way of living, but that's not God's desire for her. Christine Hoover knows firsthand the unique struggles and opportunities afforded a pastor's wife--she's been filling that role for more than 20 years. Coming alongside as an understanding friend, she offers encouragement and guidance to the struggling pastor's wife, showing her how to make meaningful personal relationships with God, her husband, her children, her church community, and other women--relationships that will sustain her and help her thrive.
About the AuthorChristine Hoover is a pastor's wife, mom of three boys, host of the
By Faith podcast, and author of several books, including
With All Your Heart,
Searching for Spring,
Messy Beautiful Friendship, and
From Good to Grace. In addition, she's passionate about teaching the Bible and has written a Bible study,
Seek First the Kingdom, to lead women through the book of Matthew. Originally from Texas, Christine and her family live in Charlottesville, Virginia, where they planted a church in 2008. Find her at her home online at www.christinehoover.net.
Book InformationISBN 9780801094491
Author Christine HooverFormat Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing GroupPublisher Baker Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 344g
Dimensions(mm) 213mm * 143mm * 19mm