when seminary ends and ministry begins Stewart, Catherine J. 1974- editor. text bibliography nju 2013 monographic eng

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286 pages ; 23 cm "Although their calling is joyous, pastors' wives encounter special challenges because of the nature of their husbands' work. These letters from the wives of experienced and well-known pastors provide empathy, wise counsel, and encouragement"--Publisher description. THE PIETY OF THE PASTOR'S WIFE -- Priorities : putting first things first / Catherin J. Stewart -- Personal devotions : the heart before the actions / Margy Tripp -- Humility : the only way up is down / Lynn Crotts -- Tongue and Thumb : guarding the ways we communicate / Barbara Davis -- PRACTICAL COUNSEL FOR US ALL -- Expectations : God-centered or self-imposed / Donna Ascol -- Hospitality : fellowship or entertainment / Shirley Rankin -- Friendships over the long haul : our need for female fellowship / Betty Jane Adams -- Respecting my husband : the foundational principles / Noelle Wilkerson -- Sharing my husband : with whomever and whenever / Joan Hamilton -- Handling criticism : two approaches / Mary Beeke -- conflict within the church : keeping your heart pure / Sue Rowe -- Ministry moms : perspectives from a PK / Sarah Ascol -- Depression : a dark valley / Mary Somerville -- Loneliness and bereavement : common to all, unique to some / Shannon Baugh Onnink -- The Lord's day : a hard day's rest / "Sissy" Floyd Pipa -- PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES -- Habitual sin in the life of my husband : now what? / Janie Street -- Ministering in a different culture : aliens and strangers / Pam Schweitzer -- Campus ministry : life at the crossroads / Kathy Wilcke. edited by Catherine J. Stewart. Includes bibliographical references. Spouses of clergy Wives Religious life Spouses of clergy Wives Religious life BV4395 .L48 2013 253/.22 9781596387003 1596387009 2013017933 DLC 130714 20160919212004.0 ocn853618569 eng