The One Thing

The One Thing


423 The hidden weight of ministry: why coaching matters for pastors' wives (Cathie Heard)

October 06, 2025

Ministry wives carry unseen pressures and influence. It’s the role no one defines but everyone watches. Cathie Heard talks about what ministry wives are really carrying, and why support can’t wait.


We cover:

  • The ambiguity of a pastor’s wife’s role and the hidden pressures it creates
  • What gospel coaching really is (and what it’s not)
  • The strange tension of being influential but unseen
  • What churches risk by ignoring this group
  • How coaching helps women ask better questions — of themselves and others


TOOL BOX:

Wives Network - Reach Australia

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