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Can a Pastor's Wife Have Friends? Yes - and You Need Them!
Can a pastor’s wife have friends? YES! And not only can she have friends—she needs them. In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer talks honestly about friendship for the pastor’s wife—including: • Why isolation is not the same thing as wisdom• Having friends inside and outside the church• How to maintain healthy boundaries and confidentiality• Why you don’t have to be best friends with everyone in your congregation• Managing expectations in ministry friendships• How to model healthy friendship for the women around you• What to do when friendship brings hurt or disappointment• Why your friend cannot be your Savior• The importance of running to the throne before you run to the phone• Why you were never meant to walk alone If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s okay for a pastor’s wife to have close friends, this conversation is for you. And if you’re a woman serving in ministry, I hope this episode reminds you that you can lead faithfully without living in isolation. You can have friends. And you need them. ❤️ CONNECT WITH JENNIFER Jennifer Spivey is the founder of Connect Mentoring Network, a ministry created to support and strengthen women in ministry leadership through intentional, Spirit-led mentoring, biblical resources, encouragement, and connection. Learn more about Connect Mentoring Network and explore the full library of courses and resources:www.connectmentoringnetwork.org LEADING FROM THE FRONT ROW Want to grow in healthy, sustainable ministry leadership? Jennifer’s Leading From the Front Row e-course is available as a stand-alone course, or you can join the Connect Mentoring Network and receive access to the full library of courses and resources. You don’t have to hold the microphone to help shape the story. You can lead well from your front-row seat. If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another woman in ministry. You were never meant to navigate ministry or life alone. Let’s stay connected! #PastorsWife #PastorsWives #WomenInMinistry #MinistryWife #HealthyFriendships #ChristianFriendship #MinistryLeadership #WomenInLeadership #ConnectMentoringNetwork #ConnectPodcast

