Introductions can be so awkward. Which is fitting because, I myself can be very awkward. So let’s just start with “Hi!” My name is Alyssa. I was raised in a Christian home, and was a PK (Pastor’s Kid) for half of my childhood, and the oldest of four children. I was also homeschooled.

My parents were amazing parents. Patient, and kind. They truly wanted the nothing more than for their children to have a relationship with the Lord. Did I mention they were patient? They were so patient…. They were so patient that I decided that marrying a pastor, and homeschooling my kids was just something I couldn’t do. I don’t have the same patience. 🙂

Fast forward to me being just under 16, and meeting truly the man (Jon) of my dreams. There was just one hiccup…. HE WANTED TO BE A PASTOR. That’s right folks a pastor.

You see, I knew what I was in for. The job of a minister is not a 9-5 job. You are “on call” all the time. I remember spending so much time at church just so we could be with my dad as he ministered. I was not bitter, I just wanted something different. So I though.

The Lord quickly softened my heart, and I grew in time to see the all grace that flowed from obedience. Him being a hottie was a huge plus.

We have been married for ten years, and have three beautiful children. Jon has been an associate pastor at our church for almost nine years. He was the junior high ministry pastor for nearly over seven years until recently. We have been call to start a family ministry at our church. Our goal with the family ministry is to support families (especially young families) as a church, and to connect them to other families. It is essentially to grow spiritually healthy families.

My desire, and my goal for this blog is to encourage other pastor, and minister’s wives as we all battle on to support our husbands. “Marriage and family are prime targets for Satan, especially pastors’ marriages.” -Karen Evens

As pastors wives, we often feel that we need to have our guards up even amongst our fellow pastors wives. I have found that having the support from other pastors wives has been the most organic form of encouragement. A simple, “I understand.” can make all the difference. And that is my goal, to provide honest, heartfelt encouragement to those wives in ministry.

November 2014

I pray that you find encouragement here, and pleases hello, and introduce yourself in the comments. I would love to meet you!