TY - BOOK AU - Stewart,Catherine J. TI - Letters to pastors' wives: when seminary ends and ministry begins SN - 9781596387003 AV - BV4395 .L48 2013 U1 - 253/.22 23 PY - 2013///] CY - Phillipsburg, NJ PB - P & R Publishing KW - Spouses of clergy KW - Wives KW - Religious life KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references; 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 N2 - "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 ER -