Here at Silently Bleeding, we have a variety of resources available for ministers’ wives and women in occupational ministry:
The original private Facebook group where pastors’ wives from all Christian denominations, cultures, and ages find encouragement, hope, and community.
Sangrando en Silencio: Esperanza Para la Esposa de un Pastor is a private Facebook community conducted entirely in Spanish for pastors’ wives, missionaries’ wives, and evangelists’ wives. All Christian denominations, cultures, and ages are welcome to find encouragement, prayer, hope, and Christ-centered community.
This private Facebook community is designed especially for retired pastors’ wives, missionaries’ wives, and evangelists’ wives to enjoy fellowship, support, and encouragement in this new season of life.
A private Facebook community for the widows of pastors, missionaries, and evangelists, offering encouragement, friendship, hope, and support from women who understand this unique season of life.
Private Facebook group for ministers’ wives and former ministers’ wives. These women have endured domestic violence and/or infidelity in their own marriage.
A private Facebook community for female missionaries from all Christian denominations. Whether you are married, single, retired, or serving as a missionary associate, you’ll find encouragement, prayer, hope, and supportive community with women who understand the unique joys and challenges of missionary life.
*Our private Facebook groups can be found by searching the name of the group in groups and requesting membership. This application includes acknowledgment of the community rules and the answering of a few necessary questions.
Watch inspiring interviews, ministry conversations, and practical encouragement for pastors’ wives, missionaries’ wives, and women in ministry. New episodes feature guests who share real stories of faith, hope, and perseverance.
Silently Bleeding: Hope For the Pastor’s Wife (Instagram)
The Retreat at Bear Chase is a private four-night mountain getaway created exclusively for one pastor and spouse at a time. Nestled in the peaceful mountains of East Tennessee, it provides a quiet place to rest, reconnect, and be refreshed through exceptional hospitality, comfortable accommodations, and a relaxing atmosphere away from the demands of ministry.
http://Shepherd’s Fortress Ministries Shepherd’s Fortress exists to offer support and encouragement to pastors and their families. We are building relationships with ministries who supply lodging for a getaway, retreat, or sabbatical. Some of these ministries offer counseling and specific ministry to pastors and pastors’ wives.
Elijah’s Harbor Christian Retreat Center in Greenville, TN, is a place for pastors and missionaries. They can get away for vacation or a personal retreat at a discounted rate. Find out more here.
Pastoral Care, Inc. is a national network willing to help provide the pastoral care needed to encourage and support pastors. Find out more here.
The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove offers outstanding retreats for lead pastors and their wives, as well as associate pastors and wives who regularly serve and fill the pulpit from time to time. Throughout the year, they host refreshing ministry retreats designed to encourage and strengthen those serving in ministry leadership.
If you register early, scholarships are often available, making the retreat very affordable. Typically, your only expenses are transportation and the minimal registration fee.
We have personally attended these retreats for the past few years, and each experience has been exceptional. The staff at The Cove are welcoming and caring, the facilities are peaceful and beautiful, and the meals are excellent. The speakers and worship leaders have consistently been encouraging, biblically grounded, and refreshing for those serving in ministry.
If you and your spouse are in ministry and need a time of rest, encouragement, and spiritual renewal, this is a retreat worth considering.
Fairhaven Ministries is a great place for you and your family to get away for some rest and renewal. If you like to hike, this is definitely a place for you! The chalets are cozy and offer a full kitchen for you to prepare your own meals. Check out their website at https://fairhaven-ministries.org/.
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