I just read a post from the Blog of a friend of ours (Laurie & I) that got my attention. She wrote about an article she read about Pastor’s Wives from Time magazine and her reflections on it. I would encourage all those Pastor’s wives who frequent or stumble on my Blog to read Erin’s thoughtful remarks and begin a conversation on this subject that until recently has had little diversity and reflection. I am not going to comment on it personally, as I am not a pastor’s wife (although I am married to one), but I would encourage all of you to begin talking, writing and speaking on this subject. The conversation on the call, role and individuality of the pastor’s wife has not been proportionately updated with the rapidly changing face of pastoral ministry in the last few decades. With changing roles of pastors including multiple staffs, spouses with careers, women in ministry, etc., there are a lot of new avenues and issues that need to be addressed and I think it is vital that more women begin and join this conversation.

I look forward to reading and hearing your reflections in the coming weeks, months and years.

P.S. Highlighting the changes in pastoral ministry is the new and sometimes awkward role of Pastor’s husbands – I know of several guys who fall into this category and I rarely, if ever, hear of conversation (retreats, books, articles) on their calling and role.