Pastors' Wives

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We are devoted to caring for our pastors’ wives.

A survey by Christianity Today reported that 90% of the pastors’ wives responded that they enjoy or are happy in their role as a pastor’s wife.  They also reported that “the single biggest problem facing pastors’ wives is that of friendship. Fifty-six percent said they do not have close friends in the church. For some (28 percent), this is intentional.”

To help with that reality Converge MidAmerica | Southeast offers the following support, mentoring and gatherings to encourage our pastor’s wives in their unique role and to foster friendships outside of their church.

One-on-One Care

Mary Rohrmayer makes herself available to meet one-on-one with any pastor’s wife in our region.  This is confidential and happens face-to-face as well as phone calls, texting, and emails.

Minister’s Assistance Program (MAP)

We are pleased to offer a counseling referral program to our pastors and their families. All full-time pastors, pastoral staff, spouses and children (college age and under) are eligible to receive 9 sessions per calendar year (with a qualified counselor named on this site). Each session requires a $25.00 co-payment paid directly to the counselor by the pastor or family member.  For more information go to Minister’s Assistance Program  or call our office 847-692-4125.

Leading & Loving It Groups

We offer help in getting connected with a wider range of pastors’ wives via Leading and Loving It Ministries.  This group helps pastor’s wives connect via Skype calls, with other PW’s that are in the same season of ministry.

Mentoring Program

We are always looking for ways to connect pastors’ wives with other pastors’ wives for formal and informal mentoring relationships. If you are interested in being a mentor or would like to connect with a mentor, contact Mary Rohrmayer.

Regional Area Dinners (RAD)

We have special Regional Area Dinner gatherings with pastors and wives to create an opportunity for them to connect with other pastor’s wives and for us (CMA) to love on and show appreciation for our ministry couples.  If you are interested in hosting a Regional Area Dinner in your area, connect with Mary Rohrmayer.

Pastor’s & Wives Retreat

Biennially, Converge MidAmerica | Southeast greatly subsidizes the Pastors & Wives Retreat to provide a getaway in a beautiful setting for our ministry couples to rest, enjoy a top-notch speaker and connect with other couples from our region. 

CONNECT Conference

At our Triennial Connect meeting, we offer several breakout sessions just for pastors’ wives.  These are designed specifically to provide insight and encouragement for them as well as to make introductions with other pastor’s wives to encourage new and ongoing relationships as well.  

Compass

Converge MidAmerica | Southeast has worked with the Converge National Church Strengthening office to develop Compass, a multi-day experience that helps church pastors and spouses evaluate their present personal and ministry health in order to be fully prepared for the next season.

Monthly Newsletter

We send out a monthly newsletter, Encouragement for Ministry Wives. You can sign up here.

Contact Mary