The Church Planting Wife: Help and Hope for Her Heart
The Church Planting Wife: Help and Hope for Her Heart
Overview
With all the church planting we see today, we often overlook the calling and the burden that is placed on the woman behind the man. Christine Hoover's vivid story-telling of the struggles and joys of being a church planter's wife is beautifully weaved into God's truth for women who find themselves under the difficult task of ministering to the man who ministers to everyone else.-Matt Carter, church planter and Pastor of Preaching and Vision at The Austin Stone Community Church, co-author with Darrin Patrick ofFor the City: Proclaiming and Living Out the Gospel Few things are as challenging and exciting as planting a church. This book will help you get through the tough times and help you appreciate the blessings in church planting. -Lora Batterson, wife of Mark Batterson, who planted and pastors National Community Church in Washington D.C. Church planting wives, you will feel that Christine Hoover has read your journals. She is on your journey and is able to verbalize church planting skillfully and with penetrating honesty. This is a must read book. You have found the mentor you have longed for.-Kathy Ferguson Litton, National Consultant for Ministry Wives, North American Mission Board Across the globe the priorities of a church planting wife are the same: love the Lord, love your husband and family, love the church. Christine invites you into her life and the lives of other women as they have Christ-centered conversations about seeking to live out their privileged calling wherever God has planted them.-Gloria Furman, church planting wife in the Middle East, author ofGlimpses of Grace: Treasuring the Gospel in Your Home. Too often we, as church planters' wives, have suffered in silence as we've battled criticism, isolation, or discouragement in ministry. Christine not only shares the raw emotions thatcome with the difficulties of church planting, she gives much needed insight for flourishing in ministry for a lifetime.The Church Planting Wifewill not disappoint!-Tricia Lovejoy, wife of Shawn Lovejoy, who is the founder and pastor of Mountain Lake Church in Atlanta, GA and the founder of Churchplanters.com Ministry is both a challenge and a blessing. The demands of responsibility can eat away the joy of changed lives. This is especially true in the heart of a church planting wife, but it doesn't have to be. We have known Christine long before she had the job description of Church Planting Wife. In the past and present, we have seen her faith shine! In these pages she will help your faith shine as well. You are on an exciting journey; let Christine walk with you as you embrace your role as a church planting wife.-Gregg and Kelly Matte, Pastor and wife of Houston's First Baptist Church, Founder of Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M, Author of I AM changes who I am. Church planting is not an endeavor pursued in isolation. Husbands cannot succeed in ministry without their wives and vice versa. I am delighted Christine has put together this helpful resource to encourage church planting wives.-Ed Stetzer, president of LifeWay Research and author of Planting Missional Churches The church planting wife--what goes on in her heart? It's an all-encompassing spiritual and emotional pendulum swinging from fear to trust and every emotion in between. Christine's vulnerable insights will encourage you amidst the heart-swings, offering a steady hold on peace in the God who called you. I've been deeply blessed by these truth-filled words after my 8 years on the planting journey.-Ginger Vassar, wife of JR Vassar, who is founder and pastor of Apostles Church in New York City This honest, powerful, wonderfully written book is a must read for every church planting wife. Christine gives all planting wives the gift of knowing they are not alone in the struggles and challenges they face. She also offers them the hope they need to continue on in serving God in their churches. -Lori Wilhite, founder of Leading and Loving It and wife of Jud Wilhite, who is Senior Pastor at Central Christian Church in Las Vegas Christine's real life approach to ministry makes her contagious. She honestly shares the ups and downs of church planting while offering encouragement that provides hope.The Church Planting Wifeis a handbook for ladies who are beginning this journey as well as seasoned church planting wives.-Brandi Wilson, wife of Pete, who is pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN. Brandi is the co-author ofLeading and Loving It.Description
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Overview
With all the church planting we see today, we often overlook the calling and the burden that is placed on the woman behind the man. Christine Hoover's vivid story-telling of the struggles and joys of being a church planter's wife is beautifully weaved into God's truth for women who find themselves under the difficult task of ministering to the man who ministers to everyone else.-Matt Carter, church planter and Pastor of Preaching and Vision at The Austin Stone Community Church, co-author with Darrin Patrick ofFor the City: Proclaiming and Living Out the Gospel Few things are as challenging and exciting as planting a church. This book will help you get through the tough times and help you appreciate the blessings in church planting. -Lora Batterson, wife of Mark Batterson, who planted and pastors National Community Church in Washington D.C. Church planting wives, you will feel that Christine Hoover has read your journals. She is on your journey and is able to verbalize church planting skillfully and with penetrating honesty. This is a must read book. You have found the mentor you have longed for.-Kathy Ferguson Litton, National Consultant for Ministry Wives, North American Mission Board Across the globe the priorities of a church planting wife are the same: love the Lord, love your husband and family, love the church. Christine invites you into her life and the lives of other women as they have Christ-centered conversations about seeking to live out their privileged calling wherever God has planted them.-Gloria Furman, church planting wife in the Middle East, author ofGlimpses of Grace: Treasuring the Gospel in Your Home. Too often we, as church planters' wives, have suffered in silence as we've battled criticism, isolation, or discouragement in ministry. Christine not only shares the raw emotions thatcome with the difficulties of church planting, she gives much needed insight for flourishing in ministry for a lifetime.The Church Planting Wifewill not disappoint!-Tricia Lovejoy, wife of Shawn Lovejoy, who is the founder and pastor of Mountain Lake Church in Atlanta, GA and the founder of Churchplanters.com Ministry is both a challenge and a blessing. The demands of responsibility can eat away the joy of changed lives. This is especially true in the heart of a church planting wife, but it doesn't have to be. We have known Christine long before she had the job description of Church Planting Wife. In the past and present, we have seen her faith shine! In these pages she will help your faith shine as well. You are on an exciting journey; let Christine walk with you as you embrace your role as a church planting wife.-Gregg and Kelly Matte, Pastor and wife of Houston's First Baptist Church, Founder of Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M, Author of I AM changes who I am. Church planting is not an endeavor pursued in isolation. Husbands cannot succeed in ministry without their wives and vice versa. I am delighted Christine has put together this helpful resource to encourage church planting wives.-Ed Stetzer, president of LifeWay Research and author of Planting Missional Churches The church planting wife--what goes on in her heart? It's an all-encompassing spiritual and emotional pendulum swinging from fear to trust and every emotion in between. Christine's vulnerable insights will encourage you amidst the heart-swings, offering a steady hold on peace in the God who called you. I've been deeply blessed by these truth-filled words after my 8 years on the planting journey.-Ginger Vassar, wife of JR Vassar, who is founder and pastor of Apostles Church in New York City This honest, powerful, wonderfully written book is a must read for every church planting wife. Christine gives all planting wives the gift of knowing they are not alone in the struggles and challenges they face. She also offers them the hope they need to continue on in serving God in their churches. -Lori Wilhite, founder of Leading and Loving It and wife of Jud Wilhite, who is Senior Pastor at Central Christian Church in Las Vegas Christine's real life approach to ministry makes her contagious. She honestly shares the ups and downs of church planting while offering encouragement that provides hope.The Church Planting Wifeis a handbook for ladies who are beginning this journey as well as seasoned church planting wives.-Brandi Wilson, wife of Pete, who is pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN. Brandi is the co-author ofLeading and Loving It.Description
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- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
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Estimated delivery times:
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To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
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- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
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Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
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You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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