Caroline Newheiser is the Assistant Coordinator of Women’s Counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary-Charlotte. She has been a pastor’s wife for over 40 years.

Training Up Mothers in the Church

The local church is a beautiful picture of different individuals working together to build the whole body of Christ. First Corinthians 12:12-26 teaches that each member is vital to the
Caroline Newheiser

The Prayers of a Pastor’s Wife

You are a busy pastor’s wife with many concerns and responsibilities. You might be raising youngchildren, perhaps teaching them at home. Also, you might have a demanding job. You struggle
Caroline Newheiser

When to Talk to Your Husband about Your Church’s Problems

Should you mention anything to your pastor husband about your frustrations with your church? If so, when is the best time and way to go about that?
Caroline Newheiser

Helping Your Pastor Husband Minister to Your Children

Even though your husband is a wonderful pastor, he may not see the hardships of the young ones in his home. He needs your help! Here are a few suggestions.
Caroline Newheiser

New Year, New Goals

January often brings gray skies and some sadness when I see the Christmas decorations come down. Happy times spent with family and friends are just memories. Yet the beginning of
Caroline Newheiser

When the Pastor's Wife Struggles to Find Joy at Advent

"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded" (James 4:8).
Caroline Newheiser

Four Reasons to Enjoy Christmas Music

"For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation" (Luke
Caroline Newheiser

Four Reasons to Enjoy Christmas Music

We are now in the Advent season, moving through the weeks leading to Christmas, the remembrance of our Savior’s birth. Relax for a moment and consider the blessing and importance
Caroline Newheiser

Balancing Hospitality and Family at Thanksgiving

"Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to
Caroline Newheiser

Putting Thanks into Thanksgiving for Pastors’ Wives

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Caroline Newheiser

Encouraging Your Husband During Pastor Appreciation Month

We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because
Caroline Newheiser

Lies that Hurt You and Your Ministry

Do you ever notice negative thoughts floating through your mind? Let’s name these negative thoughts lies, lies not based on biblical truth. Let’s look more closely at these lies and
Caroline Newheiser

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