When a Husband and wife are both in ministry it’s about
-complimenting each other and not competing
-working together and not apart
-appreciating each other vs belittling each other
-unity and not discord
God gives us different graces, mantles and assignments but same purpose and vision. His vision, His purpose, His plans. We operate in our gifts, and callings depending on the assignment and the grace upon our lives. What may look different or more powerful as people describe it, the purpose remains the same.
Do not let popularity and people’s approval define and compare you over your spouse. Ministry is about influence, impact and transforming lives. Attention from man should not be a reason to develop an ego and self-esteem. Attention from man does not define your status or raise your eminence. Seek approval from God and not man. Attention and approval from man does not make you better than your spouse.
To the husband and to the wife
Be confident in your call, your assignment, and your mantle
Acknowledge your spouse at the pulpit and in conversations (when you minster both in house and as a guest speaker)
Wear your wedding rings
Honor your marital and family roles. Do not neglect them in the name of ministry.
Work as a team vs individual
Support each other when you have different ministry assignments. Support each other’s endeavors for example books, materials, conferences, meetings.
Pray over each other, and pray together
There are sacrifices to be made, count the cost together and great is your reward. To whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48)
To the congregation
Do not compare, contrast and differentiate both pastors but receive their gifts and ministration
Do not give attention to one and not the other
Do not elevate one over the other instead speak of them as one
Pray for them
Rose Shiku
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