Im More Than the Pastors Wife
by Lorna Dobson
Category: Religion

Books about the unique challenge that face pastors' wives have been written before, but this open and caring discussion is essential to understanding the subject in the church of the nineties. Along with her own rich experience as a pastor's wife, Lorna Dobson draws on the results of a survey she conducted with pastors' wives from all over the world. I'm More Than the Pastor's Wife opens a window on the lives of women who faithfully support their husbands' ministries 24 hours a day, yet have succeeded in nurturing a separate family and personal identity. 'Contentment,' says one woman who responded to the survey, 'comes in knowing struggle is normal.' Serious advice and common-sense good humor walk side by side in the responses of Dobson's peers: 'You will destroy yourself trying to please everyone.' 'Have fun being a minister's wife, enjoy being whom God made you.' But . . . 'Don't have a key to anything.' Whether put on a pedestal or trampled under foot, pastors' wives everywhere will be able to relate to the adventures and advice of these committed women. They will be encouraged in knowing they're not alone when it seems they are walking a narrow balance beam, managing their Christian commitment to serve and their personal commitment to themselves and their families.