Episode 83: Keeping the Home Fire Burning

Episode 83: Keeping the Home Fire Burning

 

Stay Sane Centered and Married!

Your family is your A-Team!  Talk with them a lot - Never put your church leaders or your church ahead of your A-Team

 

Why is your marriage important?

1. You are a team  - helpmates for each other
2. You are both called - you each will have ministry opportunities

 

What impact does ministry have on marriages?

1. Stress over calling versus mutual calling
2. Volunteer staff member versus working in calling
3. Unwritten expectations
4. Conflict issues

 

How do you keep your marriage strong in the stress of ministry?

1. got to keep dating
2. protect couple time
3. Support your mate’s giftedness
4. do fun things together - shared fun experiences make good memories and keep us "glued" together