Called to be… A ministry Wife 2

Hey everyone, This is the second post under the title, Called to be a Ministry Wife. My goal for posts like this is to help future and current ministry wives build a network of nurture and support. This post is from a friend, Vickie Cochran, who is the wife to Dr. Greg Cochran. Name: Vickie Cochran Nickname: Vic How long have you been a ministry wife? 14 years Do you or have you served in any role in your husband’s church? Yes Coaching: (In your opinion) 1. What are some things you wish you knew before entering your husband’s ministry? That not everyone hopes your husband succeeds as a pastor. 2. What are some specific ways to build knowledge/experience as a minister’s wife? Read good theology books. Strive to know and worship Christ always. 3. What are some common challenges associated with being a minister’s wife? Taking things personally, forgetting that it is about the glory of Christ. 4. What was your biggest learning experience as a ministry wife? I learned that I don’t need to try to do everything. I just need to support my husband. 5. What advice would you give to a young married/engaged couple starting out in ministry? Learn to depend on God; Admit that you ...

Called to Be… A ministry wife

Hey everyone, This is the first post under the title, Called to be a Ministry Wife. My goal for posts like this is to help future and current ministry wives build a network of nurture and support. This post is from a friend, Danielle Smith, who is both in ministry and a ministry wife. How long have you been a ministry wife? 6 years Do you or have you served in any role in your husband’s church? 1st church I was the children’s minister; last church I was a CORE group leader, sang on praise team and taught 3yr old Sunday School; current church- I lead worship for Jr. High Worship on Sunday nights and Sr. High Worship on Wednesday nights (In your opinion) 1. What are some things you wish you knew before entering your husband’s ministry? Our case is a little different because I had been serving as a children’s minister at a church for two years when my husband came on staff at the same church as the youth pastor.  I did learn that with both of us being on staff and at the time having no children that church can become your life if you allow it.  We were usually at church every ...