As a young girl, I imagined being a pastor's wife. I would sit with my baby dolls on our stairs and pretend my husband was preaching. I would shout out "Amen" from the stairs toward the landing. After the preaching I would greet the ladies and pretend they were all interested in me and my babies.
Those were the days of imagination when being a ministry woman was always pleasant, and everyone wanted to be my friend.
Now that I'm grown and no longer pretending, I have come to know the ministry life is not easy. That smile on Sunday morning can be a cover for some big sadness, hurt, and loneliness.
As ministry women, caring for others and receiving care for ourselves can be a tricky balancing act. My desire is to provide a safety net for ministry women, couples and families walking that tight rope.
You can connect with us at our Facebook Encourage page, through email at [email protected] or subscribe to our newsletter at
Now that I'm grown and no longer pretending, I have come to know the ministry life is not easy. That smile on Sunday morning can be a cover for some big sadness, hurt, and loneliness.
As ministry women, caring for others and receiving care for ourselves can be a tricky balancing act. My desire is to provide a safety net for ministry women, couples and families walking that tight rope.
You can connect with us at our Facebook Encourage page, through email at [email protected] or subscribe to our newsletter at
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Rachel Quigley has been living the ministry life alongside her husband, Dave, since 1994. Rachel has been a part of the Encourage Ministry team since 2010. She began serving as the Encourage Coordinator in 2021. |