Bible studies….What do you think?

Amanda on September 22nd, 2009

Corrie asked about Bible studies last night and I would love to hear what you all think.

I (Amanda) have attended bible studies at my church with other women from our congregation as well as a few others with friends that do not go to our church. I do love both. But I have to admit (as a pastor’s wife) I feel like I can be a little more vulnerable and transparent with friends and women that do not go to our church or at least women who know what being a pastor’s wife is like.
What are your feelings? Bible studies at you church only? Does it matter?

Where do you get your soul fed?

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Lisa at 6:24pm September 22

I’ve been doing alot of reading lately on the roles and expectations of a pastor’s wife. One of the consistent themes in the literature is that as pastor’s wives it is imperative that we develop strong christian friends outside our church. One way to do that would be to attend bible studies at other churches. As much as we can get our souls fed within our own church, we will be much more vulnerable and truthful in a place where we can’t get hurt.

Tracy at 3:53pm November 3

I was so hungry for women’s interaction I agreed to lead a Bible study in our church. (I am a youth pastor’s wife). After sign-ups, the group was mostly older than me and I dreaded it a little. But it was great! I got to really know some of the older women in church who can be great examples. I am glad I did it. I wound up leading another this fall. I am somewhat guarded, but really trying to be less so. I would love to do another study with friends outside my church to have a basis to compare. Thanks for the site!