Her Life in a Fishbowl: Funny Stories Time!
Don't miss out on the great responses to the last topic: Her Life in a Fishbowl: Servanthood Topic Introduction A sense of humor is absolutely necessary with this job. There are just too many funny, funny situations that being in leadership puts us in. Now is the time...
Her Life in a Fishbowl: Servanthood
Don't miss out on the great responses to the last topic: Her Life in a Fishbowl: WHOA! I had no idea Part 2! (Part 2 of 2) Topic Introduction Being a servant in leadership involves biblical stewardship. We’re called as God’s stewards to manage that which belongs to...
Her Life in a Fishbowl: WHOA! I had no idea! Part 2
Don't miss out on the great responses to the last topic: Her Life in a Fishbowl: WHOA! I had no idea! (Part 1 of 2) Part 2 Let’s talk about some of the expectations that we didn’t cover from last month’s topic... Topic Introduction Your expectations for...
Her Life in a Fishbowl: WHOA! I had no idea! Part 1
You are now settled into your ministry/church. But your expectations for life in full-time Christian Ministry have brought some surprises! These expectations may have included: The Bible Study is supposed to be at MY house? My home must be sparkling clean – at all...
Her Life in a Fishbowl: The Honeymoon is Definitely Over!
Topic Introduction The saying; “The Honeymoon is Over” gives reference to the fact that you now see the reality of many of your ministry life situations, and your parishioners see what they’ll be getting from you! The glow of the marriage bliss hath ended! **********...
Her Life in a Fishbowl: Receiving “The Call”
These "Her Life in a Fishbowl" posts are designed, not so much to present Aspect Ministries' views and experiences of life in ministry for wives, but to call for women in those situations to share their own stories. So, what Melinda Bogart has done is to frame the...
What Happens When I See It, But He Doesn’t?
Don't miss out on the great responses to the last topic: Her Life in a Fishbowl: My Kids Are Just Kids (Part 3) Topic Introduction It is time for a particular ministry to end for your leadership family... Things are beyond damage control. Countless attempts over the...
Her Life in a Fishbowl: My Kids are Just Kids, for Crying Out Loud! Part 3
Don't miss out on the great responses to the last topic: Her Life in a Fishbowl: My Kids Are Just Kids (Part 2)Topic Introduction Did you ever go overboard on your expectations of your own kids? What’s up with that? Were we embarrassed with their genuine, normal...
Her Life in a Fishbowl: My Kids are Just Kids, for Crying Out Loud! Part 2
Don't miss out on the great responses to the last topic: Her Life in a Fishbowl: My Kids Are Just Kids (Part 1) Topic Introduction If you had multiple children, you learned from the unique ways each one behaved in your womb that they were going to be different....
Her Life in a Fishbowl: My Kids are Just Kids, for Crying Out Loud! Part 1
Don't miss out on the great responses to the last topic: Her Life in a Fishbowl: Will anyone listen to me?Topic Introduction Definitely a “fishbowl” topic. The Preacher’s/ Christian leader’s kids are always being observed and many things are expected from them:...
Her Life in a Fishbowl: Will Anyone Listen to Me?
Don't miss out on the great responses to the last topic: Her Life in a Fishbowl: Funny Stories Time Topic IntroductionYou all just sat down for “Family Night”. The phone rings. Your husband is needed. You try encouraging the caller to get in touch with the person who...
Her Life in a Fishbowl: Introduction
Life in Ministry on Full Display! Introducing the blog series: Her Life in a Fishbowl Dear Pastor’s Wives and Christian Leader’s Wives, What I would like to accomplish with this column is to spend time together sharing our “Life in a Fishbowl” experiences....