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One with a Shepherd: The Tears and Triumphs of a Ministry Marriage
Now with NEW study questions - One with a Shepherd is a wealth of God's wisdom and grace for the wife of a man in ministry. It is biblical, practical and personal. Whether one has been a pastor's wife for some time, or is just starting out, this book will serve as a faithful friend in equipping and encouraging the minister's wife in her quest to exalt Christ and have joy in the journey.
360 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2017
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Mary Somerville
3 booksMary Somerville (M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) has 35 years experience as a pastor’s wife. In that role she has been her husband Bob’s chief encourager as he has shepherded two Evangelical Free churches—one in New Jersey and one in California. They have two grown children and five grandchildren.
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January 24, 2025
I enjoyed reading this book w/ a fellow Shepherd's wife!
This book was practical and punchy in all the ways I needed. It served as a blessing to our friendship in discussing our ministry experiences while "spurring each other on to love and good works". It caused me to think deeply about private & public aspects of ministry that I, too, am called to alongside my husband, and if I am serving self or the Lord in those regards. This book also served as a blessing as it reminded me of the sacrifices and joys that come in being a helpmeet, specifically to a pastor. It has further helped me appreciate sharing in the blessing of ministry through the fruits of labor, knowing they are not in vain. What grace!
Usually, grammatical errors irk me, but the content well outweighed those petty instances. I am thankful for Mary Somerville and her obedience to Lord in writing this sweet treasure.
Consider reading this if you, too, are a shepherd's wife! You will be blessed.
This book was practical and punchy in all the ways I needed. It served as a blessing to our friendship in discussing our ministry experiences while "spurring each other on to love and good works". It caused me to think deeply about private & public aspects of ministry that I, too, am called to alongside my husband, and if I am serving self or the Lord in those regards. This book also served as a blessing as it reminded me of the sacrifices and joys that come in being a helpmeet, specifically to a pastor. It has further helped me appreciate sharing in the blessing of ministry through the fruits of labor, knowing they are not in vain. What grace!
Usually, grammatical errors irk me, but the content well outweighed those petty instances. I am thankful for Mary Somerville and her obedience to Lord in writing this sweet treasure.
Consider reading this if you, too, are a shepherd's wife! You will be blessed.
February 1, 2024
1. This book is for those in any level of ministry, whether just starting out or years in.
2. Her title is slightly misleading in my opinion. The beginning and the end are well suited, but the middle seemed to be more of a how-to ministry book.
3. Her chapter on counseling was so simple and excellent! It seems that only the ones with Masters Degrees or years of experience are qualified to do counseling. But I think we forget that God had given us everything in His word that pertains to life and Godliness.
2. Her title is slightly misleading in my opinion. The beginning and the end are well suited, but the middle seemed to be more of a how-to ministry book.
3. Her chapter on counseling was so simple and excellent! It seems that only the ones with Masters Degrees or years of experience are qualified to do counseling. But I think we forget that God had given us everything in His word that pertains to life and Godliness.
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