Comments on: My year away

By: kim

kim — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:54:18 +0000

Amy,
I too am a pastors wife of 15 years. I married an electrical engineer in the Air Force. He felt God calling him into the ministry so we moved, went to seminary and then got sent to a small town in IL. It was a goood first church. Small but we were loved and cared for. Then it was time for a change and we moved to a little bit bigger church in TN closer to my family in Atlanta. It has been awful since we arrived. My husband has be so mistreated. The pastor before him was removed for sexual stuff and so it seems this is an after pastor. They don’t trust. I hate to even go to church anymore and only do so for my kids. Mike is looking for a new congregation, but like you I often wonder if maybe he should just get an engineering job. The stress on him has been physical with very high blood pressure and really the church could care less.

By: lisa

lisa — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:54:19 +0000

Hi Amy,
I stumbled upon your very cool site while googling pastor’s wives. I am one!
Your blog about the “dark” time touched my heart. We have all been there. My husband and I have been in ministry for 26 years. We refer to the ministry as “brutaful”. There is a beautiful side that we love that includes seeing people come to Christ, grow in their relationship with Him and move on to maturity. But, there is a brutal side that comes from Satan trying to get us off track. That shows up in negative people, trust issues and the all consuming nature of the ministry. We continually fight this fight. I am thrilled that you are healing and getting your life in the sweet place of God’s will. If I can offer some selfish advice, I would like to tell you that this “break” doesn’t mean that you are out of the ministry for good. Listen to the Lord as he strengthens your heart, your marriage and your ministry. I hope to hear more from you on this.
Blessings to you.
Lisa Young

By: amy

amy — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:13:15 +0000

Hi Stacia…thanks!

By: Stacia

Stacia — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:08:20 +0000

Great to have you back, Amy! I am not much of a blog reader and yet I stubbled upon yours awhile ago. I have continually checked back and am overjoyed that you are writing again. I greatly appreciate your honesty and openness. Thanks for sharing! Praying for y’all.