The Role of a Pastors Wife,

Pastor’s wives don’t always get acknowledged for the sacrifices they make. They are often under intense pressure to have the most well behaved kids, happiest marriage, perfect image, best attitude (during all situations). They have to be hospitable, willing to host and entertain people, friendly, encouraging, outgoing and cheerful, even when they are tired, sick, overwhelmed, depressed and struggling financially.

Since she is always reminded that behind every great man there is a great woman, she carries with her a constant call to greatness that she takes very serious. The pastor’s wife needs to be always accessible for prayer, counseling, fellowship or just hanging out. She needs to be aware of the needs of the church, families, women and children.

She is often in charge of the children’s ministry departments, volunteer coordination and church event planning. It is also common for the duties of a pastor’s wife to be accounting, bookkeeping and payroll. While this is a great responsibility many insist that she be able to preach as well.

She must never neglect her children and needs to be able to balance everything under the proper order of the family first priority. Keeping time for such responsibilities as home schooling her children and being a good housekeeper and homemaker. And don’t forget her most important ministry is to her husband whom she must serve, honor and help according to the pattern of God for marriage. And we cannot fail to mention that she must always answer her cell phone and respond promptly to all text messages and emails.

I wrote this about the wonderful and amazing women that I have the pleasure of calling my wife. Thank you Julie, I don’t know how you pull it all off but somehow you do. Forgive me for not acknowledging your tremendous sacrifice; forgive me for not helping you more. You are an amazing women. Today I honor you for the sacrifices you make. May God give you increase beyond measure, strengthen your hands and heart, and cause His grace to abound toward you in every area. Happy Valentines Day 2009

-Steve Trevino

When is a church too relevant?

I believe relevant teaching is not only important but that it is commanded by God. I have often said that I believe it is a sin to have boring preaching. It makes God look bad. But when does relevance cross the line? When does a church run the risk of becoming so relevant, that it becomes worldly. Greg Atkinson published a new series of blog posts called Impotent Preaching. He calls out some preachers and features a video of a very legalistic small town preacher named Steve Anderson. Now this guy is clearly arrogant and judgmental. I don't agree with his spirit or attitude. He does raise a valid point though. If a church is playing guitar hero on the big screen and playing BonJovi songs for praise and worship has it crossed the line? The video is hilarious no doubt and this guys needs some serious guidance but if this church is doing the things he is accusing them of, have they crossed the line? What do you think?

Java-lujah!