Katie Faris

Katie Faris is a pastor’s wife and mother of five living in New Jersey. She is the author of God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope & Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood.

The Pastor’s Family and Christmas Traditions

For the pastor's family, holiday traditions are often shaped by the life of the church. When we embrace this reality, there's joy to be found.
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The Importance of Being a Dad First

If you’re a pastor and a father, your kids need you. You are “Dad” first to them. Your job may extend outside of typical work hours, but your children have
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Pastor's Wife, You Really Do Belong

"But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by
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Godly Lament and the Pastor’s Wife

: In their sorrows, church women often look to a pastor’s wife for comfort and biblical encouragement. But where does a grieving woman turn when she is a pastor’s wife?
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Back to Homeschool

It's back-to-school time. Or, in our case, it's back-to-homeschool. There's much to do, and it's good to remember why we do it all—for God's glory.
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Four Lies Pastors Are Tempted to Believe About Fatherhood

We can play a strategic role in giving godly courage to our husbands in their role as fathers. Here are four lies that pastors can be tempted to believe about
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Can My Family Live on a Pastor’s Salary?

Even if becoming a pastor doesn’t mean a salary cut, it’s usually a commitment to serve Jesus Christ and his people over chasing our culture’s definition of financial security. Here
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I Who Do We Go to for Help as a Pastoral Family

Join us in this candid conversation as we delve into the unique challenges faced by pastoral families. From navigating friendships within the congregation to seeking support during personal struggles, we
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Prioritizing Family Time as a Pastor

Are you a pastor that is struggling to balance family time with work? In this episode, Scott and Katie Faris share personal stories about their lives and how they’ve balanced
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Signs Your Husband as Pastor Needs Rest

As pastors, our husbands spend so much time thinking about and serving church members that sometimes they neglect personal rest. As their wives, though, part of loving our ministry men
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Easter Is for Ministry Wives Too

More than just jellybeans and spring dresses, Easter is about the gospel, the good news that “Christ died for our sins” (1 Corinthians 15:3). Sisters, a relationship with Jesus through
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How the Church Can Support Adoptive Families

Adoption is a way the church lives out God's heart for the fatherless. Read further to explore this living picture of the gospel.
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