The Minister’s Wife
Published by Nancy Ann June 22nd, 2008 in From MeA few years back I wrote a newsletter called The Minister’s Wife, and it was mailed to a handful of wives of pastors around the country, mostly in the CREC. But I got side-tracked and it didn’t last very long. I’m thinking of resurrecting it as an email newsletter to those pastors’ wives out there who would like to receive it. It will not be published on my blog, but rather just sent out to a list of email “subscribers” who would like to receive it.
So, if you are interested, you can leave a comment here, and I will email you back with more information. You do not need to be married to a minister who is pastoring in a church in our denomination. Any pastor’s wives interested are welcome. And if your husband is preparing for the ministry and not yet ordained, you are certainly welcome as well. I will be addressing practical topics that I think might be of help or interest, and you will be able to email me any specific questions or topics you would like me to address. As a minister’s wife of over thirty years, I hope I can be encouraging to you.
When you leave a comment, you don’t need to leave any more information, but when I email you in return, I’d be interested to know a few things about you: what denomination your church is in, how long your husband has been in the ministry, and what part of the U.S. (or what country!) you are in.
I will try to send a “newsletter” once a month, Lord willing. So let me know if you are interested!
I am interested. Thank you!
Heather
Yes! I would love a monthly newsletter. Thank you!
Peggy sue
I am interested in receiving your monthly newsletter.
Thank you.
Lara
I would love to receive it. Thanks.
Anna
I would appreciate receiving it also!
I would enjoy receiving the newsletter. Thanks for your time and effort in sending it out.
Interested too, but with qualifications! I’ll explain in my email later.
Please!
That would be wonderful!!
Much needed.
me please…
I would like to get the newsletter.
Please!
I would love to receive it. Thanks!
I think this is a wonderful thing you’re doing, Nancy. I’m out in the cold though since my husband isn’t a pastor. This will be a good blessing on many and I’m happy to see it nonetheless.
Thanks.
Can elder’s wives get in on this?
If you are an elder’s wife, and your situation is comparable to a minister’s wife, then sure, you are welcome.
Me me me!!! Pleeeeeeease!
Thanks so much! Please include me. I have never left a comment on your blog, but I so appreciate the things you have to share….virtual mentorship.
Another interested elder’s wife here.
I would love to receive the newsletter!
I have frequently thought that I would love to have you give some specific instruction to pastors’ wives. So, yes! Please include me!
Yes, please!
I think it’s a wonderful ministry- how thoughtful!
Although I don’t qualify for the newsletter, I do have a parenting question for you that is delicate. Is there any chance you could send me a quick email so that I could ask your advice? I apologize for asking on this thread - I hope that’s ok…
Thank you!
Yes, I am very interested.
I would really appreciate receiving it!
I am interested in receiving your newsletter — thank you!
I am also interested in receiving the newsletter.
Yes, please.
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for doing this!
Would absolutely LOVE to receive your newsletter! Please include me. Have never left a comment, but read your blog everyday. Thank you for all your insight, and counsel.
Charlene
I am an Elders wife, hopefully I qualify. Would love to receive more of your wisdom. Thank you.
count me in, please!! Love the nuggets of wisdom I glean from you and your girls! thanks!!!
I would very much appreciate receiving your newsletter. Thank you . . .
Could you send it to The Netherlands, as well?
Thank you for doing this, I think it’s a great idea!
YES! I have been waiting for this Nancy! I am delighted that you have decided to resurrect this. Thank you!
I would love to be on that mailing list. Thank you!
Yes please!
Yes, please! Can’t wait.
Thanks so much; I’ll be looking forward to it!
By all means! Bring it on! Thanks.
I’m in!
I would love to receive it! Thanks for your heart to do this!
Thanks!
I would love to be on mailing list. Thanks!
My husband is preparing for a pastorate, please include me. Thank you for your faithful ministry!
-BR
I have a question about this. Please email. Many thanks.
Thanks, ladies, for the terrific response. I’m thankful that I don’t have to buy stamps to mail this out! Email has its advantages! So, Lord willing, I will be sending something to you once I have my system figured out.
My husband is preparing for ministry- I would love to be included in this newsletter.
Hi Nancy,
Please include me on your list. I very much need Godly wisdom as I learn to be the supportive wife my husband needs to complement his work. Also any thoughts specifically on those involved in church planting (low funding, small group, low morale ;), etc.) would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks,
Moriah
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for starting The Minister’s Wife again. Preparing for the Lord’s Day was especially helpful!
Blessings,
Kimberly
Please include me on your mailing list. Thank you!
Please and Thank You.
Thanks so much, Nancy! I look forward to it and know it was be a blessing to me and everyone else.
I would love to receive your newsletter! Thanks so much for making it available to us!
Count me in!!
So excited- will really look forward to it. Thank you so much!
Hi… I am not married yet but I would like to prepare myself to be a minister’s wife. I believe the newsletter would be very helpful. Can I be on the mailiing list too?
Yes, I’d would love to receive your newsletter, thanks!
Not sure my particular situation would make the cut, but this elder’s wife is also interested. Any instruction and encouragement from you is greatly valued!
Me too!
Yes, please…
I would love to be included. Thank you!
I would love to receive it! Thanks for all of your work. You have been a great encouragement through the years!
Please send me the newsletter. Thanks!
Thanks, Nancy…that’s an answer to prayer!
Jana
I would love to be included as well!
I’d love to get your newsletter for pastor’s wives.
Nancy, this is a magnificent opportunity! Could I e-mail you a question about it?
Nancy,
Look at this response! The need for encouragement for the minister’s wife is huge. To resurrect what you began years ago, I do believe would be highly fruitful for God’s Church. Of course I am very much interested, but even more, I will be prayerful as you walk through this door of ministry. Much love in Jesus, Diane
Yes, please. I’m an elder’s wife in a mission church without a pastor.
I would love to receive your newsletter aimed at helping wives of ministers! As a mother to many young ones, knowing how to best support my husband’s role at the church is a question I often ponder!
Thank you!
Thank you.
I am so excited you are going to do this. I have been thinking and praying about this side of serving in the church (the wives side) and I am thrilled God has seen fit to provide an avenue for teaching in this area.
Thank you!
I’d like to get your newsletter, thank you.
Nancy, count me in! Thanks for filling this need.
Yes, please!
I would love to be included- thanks!
I would love to be included if you think that I count as a pastors wife. Thank you
Sorry, this is the correct email, the one above had a letter missing.
Nancy, I wonder if your comment system could handle the response were you to offer a newsletter about peanut butter….
I’d love to glean from your experience and wisdom, Nancy. Count me in!
yes please
Thank you for doing this! I would love to receive your newsletter.
Count me in! Thanks!
I would love to hear your words of wisdom from one pastor’s wife to another. Thank you!
I am another elder’s wife who would love to receive it if possible. Thank you so much.
Nancy,
Include me on you list for pastor’s wives please.
This would be wonderful. I would love to receive this as well. Please count me in.
Please add me to the list for this furture email.
Please include my name in the pastor’s wives newsletter. Thank you!
Yes please do add me to your list. You have a great Titus 2 ministry and I was honoured to have met you at Blenheim. Thank you.
Nancy,
I’d be delighted to be included if for elders wives too.
Jana
Hi - can I send my friends who are pastors’ wives a link or something so that they can receive your newsletter? Most of them are too busy to read blogs or even their email very regularly!
Meredith,
Of course you can send your friends a link. And if they are interested, they can leave a comment. Thanks for checking!
Nancy,
Please include me in your newsletter. I’ve been hoping you’d resurrect it. Thanks! Ruth
I’m at least interested in the occasional read, as I’m considering going into the ministry and the effect on my wife is one of my primary concerns.
I need it.
Yes, please.
I am interested!
Ladies,
All of you who requested to receive the newsletter should have received an email by now. If you didn’t, please let me know here, and I will try again.Thanks!
I’d love to receive this newsletter, If for elders wives as well. Thank you.
I am an assistant Pastor’s wife. We are independent fundamental baptists, we live in Denver, Colorado, and we are expecting our 7th child. My husband has been in the ministry for 9 yrs. I love your books, and your husbands, and my son just enjoyed “100 Cupboards”. I also enjoy the humor. I would like to receive the newsletter. Thank you.
Hi, I haven’t received a letter. Thanks, Sarah
Please include me. Thanks
I will, Lord willing be a minister’s wife very soon & would love a newsletter. Thanks!
Please add me to the list.
Jeniece, here I thought Nancy only had one husband.
I would love to receive your newsletter. Thanks!
Please include me. I would love to receive your newsletter. Thanks!
I’m not sure that you would consider me qualified. And, actually I do not consider myself a minister’s wife. But, my husband is the chief musician here at Christ Church Spokane, and is upheld to elder’s standards. He is very interested in Greyfriars someday as well. So, if it would be appropriate, I would be blessed by the newsletter, I believe. If not, let me know- I would understand. My friend, Jana, encouraged me to ask. Thanks!
I am interested in receiving your newsletter. Thanks!
Yes please.
I am interested too! Thanks so much!
Nancy, I would love to receive a copy as we are raising vessels of honor, unto Christ, by faith, & His abundant mercy. Thank you for sharing! Blessings & cheers!
Nancy, I would love to receive this. Many thanks.
Please include me in the newsletter! Thanks!
I am interested in receiving this.
Thank you.
I’d be thrilled to receive this. Thank you!
Mrs. Wilson,
I would love to get your newsletter. I’ve been wondering if you had anything published for wives of those in ministry, as there seems to be a lot of unique concerns. I knew about some of these when we got married (10/6/07), but not all of them and especially now that we are expecting our first baby in 2 months, it seems like a lot of wisdom is needed to prioritize and fulfill both the calls God has on my husband’s life.
Thank you for your help!
I would love to receive your newsletter. Thank you for ministering to ministry wives in this way!
Greetings, Nancy. My husband is a CREC pastor in Cincinnati (Holy Trinity). I would appreciate being added to the list, as an old friend from New Hampshire (Liz Ferguson) had many good things to say about your chats with her.
Thanks!
Just heard about this today, Nancy, and am very interested. Thanks!
Thanks you, Mrs. Wilson, I would also love to read your newsletter.
I would love to receive one. Thank you
Please include me.
I would love the minister’s wife newsletter when you resurrect it. We are at St. Mark Reformed in Nashville, TN. Thank you.
Yes, please.
Please definitely count me in. Many thanks!
It would be wonderful. Thanks!
Hi Nancy,
I am interested in being included on your newsletter for pastors’ wives. Thank you!
Thank you, I would like to be included!
Yes!!! Please!!!!
I have been a minister’s wife for a year now and would really love to receive some Godly wisdom as to how I can better support my husband in his ministry. I’m struggling a bit at the moment. I hope I’m not too late. Thank you:)