The Church Planting Wife: Help and Hope for Her Heart

There is value in keeping the title and keeping her theme, I just think she could have addressed the fact that others might understand. One of my favorite things about the book is how biblical she was and I greatly appreciated her biblical basis. I expect this from a regular work setting as well; when I taught high school, my ultimate authority was God, but I am human and receiving positive feedback helped me to know I was appreciated and on the right track. If our husbands forget to pastor their wives, our ministries are in trouble.

Her words were all so scriptural and genuine that any reader would find refreshment from them. They put me back on track and were a reminder as to how I should be viewing my role. I was disappointed with the generic nature of a lot of her advice.

She kept her story out of a lot of it but I could sense that these ideas had specific stories behind them. Here we saw her calling and the specifics of how God spoke to her and her husband and how he spoke to people on their core team. It was probably my favorite part of the book! I could have used this interspersed throughout all of her words of advice and I think her book could have held even more power. We need preparation and I thank Christine for having the boldness and having taken the time to share her words.

They are not only beautiful but it is clear God has used her to pass on her wisdom. Dec 02, Bethany rated it really liked it. I really enjoyed this book and found it helpful. It uses specific language for church planting wives, which may be hard for some to look past, but it does offer a lot of truth and insight for any woman in ministry, and also truths for Christians in general.

I would definitely recommend this book. Aug 03, Stacia rated it liked it Shelves: I'm not a church planter's wife. I am an elder's wife at a church plant that we have been a part of since basically the beginning. Also, 8 years prior to joining the church plant, my husband and I moved miles away from home and family to be working missionaries in an area all but devoid of sound Biblical doctrine.

So, I'm not completely out of the target audience either.

The Church Planting Wife: Help and Hope for Her Heart

While, the interview portions of the book were helpful and there was a lot of great stuff in this book, Disclaimer: While, the interview portions of the book were helpful and there was a lot of great stuff in this book, I wouldn't recommend it to others. Most, if not all, concepts in the book can apply to ALL women in the church, not just the church planter's wife or even pastor's wives.

So, I guess I would rather point women towards other strong resources that encourage women in their faith. Jul 22, Stacey rated it it was amazing. This is one of the best books I have ever read. The title is misleading, making it seem only appropriate for a pastor's wife or church planter. It applies to all women who desire to keep God first in their ministry to Him. Jun 18, Annie B. Great book written by someone in the trenches! I appreciate Christine's transparency and vulnerability about this subject; great book that every church planter's wife should read!

Jun 11, Laura rated it really liked it. This book certainly applies to the pastor's wife who isn't a church planter.

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I'm still growing into my new role as fully invested pastor's wife as opposed to full time English teacher and I found much in this book to ease that transition. I enjoyed her reminders about hospitality and being willing to display your mess for the sale of welcoming others in. My husband echoes her sentiments heartily whenever I start freaking out about having ppl over.

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Overall I did not love it, though. Probably pa This book certainly applies to the pastor's wife who isn't a church planter. Probably partly because I am not the intended audience. Partly because, as with many "women's" books, I found it a little too topical, too personal. I admired Christine's honesty, but felt her scope was too narrowly focused on how it had all worked for her.

I appreciated the interviews, but would have loved even more of the book to have been principles drawn from other wives, particularly ones who failed, or who worked in different contexts, or something. Feb 16, Caroline Saunders rated it it was amazing. Christine is right on the mark. Like right on the mark. Christine's wisdom is solid, precise, and relevant--so relevant that it's almost a shame that the book is geared for the church-planting wife. Christine approached each topic with a humility that really touched my hardened, cynical heart.

She makes it clear that she's going through these struggles with her readers. The Church Planting Wife is scripturally based, full of hope and wisdom some of which is from interview with other Christine is right on the mark. The Church Planting Wife is scripturally based, full of hope and wisdom some of which is from interview with other church planting wives that are sprinkled throughout. Some of its best advice is applicable to anyone: Feb 27, Kristin Bush rated it liked it.

This book was actually okay. I didn't know what to expect from this book or even if I would be able to relate. The book is literally about it's title, the wife of a church planter. Christine Hoover kind of takes you into the heart and mind of this wife, giving you a glimpse of how stressful it can be and then just how rewarding it can be as well.

I rank it in the middle because its more of a memoir than it is an actual story. Aug 26, Elise rated it liked it Shelves: I would recommend this book to wives of church planters and even to those who plan to venture into any new ministry arena missions, starting a new ministry within a church, revitalizing a ministry.

While I recommend this book, it's still vital to remember that it reflects one person's experience and wisdom. Be sure not to make laws for yourself or even set your expectations based on Christine's experience. I'm sure she'd agree with that.



Your final authority must be God's word. Sep 07, Jacqueline James rated it really liked it. Fairly specific to church-planting, but useful for other ministry contexts. All the interviews were with wives of church-planters at large churches Jul 31, Kaitlyn Cotnoir rated it it was amazing.

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Even though I'm not a church planting wife or even a pastor's wife, I found this book so beneficial after being in ministry and having burnt out. Each chapter addresses an internal struggle common to church planting wives, offers biblical wisdom and practical strategies for combating those struggles, and shares anecdotes from seasoned church planting wives, including Lauren Chandler, Jennifer Carter, Brandi Wilson, Amanda Jones, Ginger Vassar, Yvette Mason, and more. Church planting is difficult work, but it is also a positive, rewarding, faith-filled adventure. This resource will aide church planting wives at every twist and turn of the journey.

What People Are Saying. Church planting is not an endeavor pursued in isolation. Husbands cannot succeed in ministry without their wives and vice versa. I am delighted Christine has put together this helpful resource to encourage church planting wives. Christine Hoover's vivid story-telling of the struggles and joys of being a church planter's wife is beautifully weaved into God's truth for women who find themselves under the difficult task of ministering to the man who ministers to everyone else.

Proclaiming and Living Out the Gospel. Church planter wives, you will feel that Christine Hoover has read your journals.



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She is on your journey and is able to verbalize church planting skillfully and with penetrating honesty. This is a must read book.

The Church Planting Wife: Help and Hope for Her Heart

You have found the mentor you have longed for. Ministry is both a challenge and a blessing. The demands of responsibility can eat away the joy of changed lives. We have known Christine long before she had the job description of Church Planting Wife. In the past and present, we have seen her faith shine! In these pages she will help your faith shine as well. You are on an exciting journey; let Christine walk with you as you embrace your role as a church planting wife.

Christine's real life approach to ministry makes her contagious.

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She honestly shares the ups and downs of church planting while offering encouragement that provides hope. The Church Planting Wife is a handbook for ladies who are beginning this journey as well as seasoned church planting wives. Brandi is the co-author of Leading and Loving It. What Readers are Saying Thank you for writing this book. I mean that sincerely. I haven't been able to read more than a chapter at a time because each one leaves me with things to take before the Lord - sins exposed, hopes expressed, wisdom to let sink into my heart.