Equipping the Church Planting Family One8 Network: 2011 Boot Camp, August 8-9, Hernando, Mississippi
Contact Information: J. D. Payne 2825 Lexington Road Louisville, KY
Survey says...
The Challenges
Top 10 Struggles of Church Planting Wives (Taken from My Husband Wants to be a Church Planter... )
Personal Finances
Feeling Overwhelmed with Needs / Responsibilities
Time Management / Priorities
Boundaries Between Home Life and Ministry Life
Effect of Church Planting on Family
Lack of Time with Husband
Loneliness / Isolation
Lack of Emotional / Spiritual Support from Local Churches
Criticism / Rejection from Individuals
Understanding Her Role as the Wife of a Church Planter
The Blessings
85%
Flexible Schedules
Family Involvement
Avoidance of Traditional Expectations
Personal Considerations
Don’t Neglect Your Personal Time with God Each Day
Home Life Does not have to be Perfect.... Just Next to Perfect
If Your Family Falls, the Church Planting Work Falls Even Harder
Take Days of Rest and be with Your Family
Develop a Family Strategy
To Protect the Tree, Begin with Three