TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rebuli, Leschenne Darmé
TI  - The Biblical Role of the Pastor’s Wife in the Local Church: A Case Study of Churches in Somerset West, Western Cape. 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Johannesburg, South Africa
PB  - South African Theological Seminary
KW  - Church work
KW  - Role of the Pastor's wife
KW  - SA
N2  - This research discusses the role of the pastor’s wife in the local church, with special  emphasis  on  wives  living  in  Somerset  West,  Western  Cape.  Ten  pastors’ wives  from  a  variety  of  churches  in  Somerset  West  town were  interviewed  to determine  the  situation  praxis.  Each  wife  interviewed  shared  with  regard  to  her experience  as  a  pastor’s  wife,  expected  role  within  the  church  and  current  life situation.  A  biblical  investigation  was  undertaken  to  establish  biblical  directives  for  the pastor’s wife and the local church with regard to her role. Focus was placed on her distinctiveness as a uniquely created woman, her design as a wife or help meet and her  identity  as  a  child  of  God. Examination  of  1  Timothy  3:11  and  Titus  2  revealed responsibilities of those women called to serve in the church, whilst Proverbs 31 was examined to determine qualities belonging to the ideal wife.  A comparison of the situation praxis and biblical model revealed that pastors’ wives  understood  their  role  as  wives  but  lacked  confidence  with  regard  to  their specific  role  in  the  church.  Evidence  suggested  that  wives  did  not  have  sufficient support  of  friends  or  congregational  members,  nor  focused  education  or  training. Most  wives  were  very  happy  in  their  role  as  a  pastor’s  wife  and  undoubtedly supportive of their husband and his ministry.  Recommendations were made to implement programmes within the church to create  awareness  of wives’  needs and  identify  ways  in  which to  support  wives and their  families.  Further  recommendations  were  made  to provide  wives  with  better access to resources for self-directed learning where necessary
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