Marriage

Browse articles offering practical, biblical guidance for pastors. From spiritual leadership to personal well-being, our prayer is that you’ll find both encouragement and the tools you need to thrive in your ministry journey.
a table filled with Thanksgiving food and surrounded by family and friends
Balancing Hospitality and Family at Thanksgiving
Caroline Newheiser
A pastor's wife walks through the woods following her little dog, thinking about leaving false guilt behind.
Leaving False Guilt Behind
Jani Ortlund
A pastor wraps his arms around his wife from behind, caring for her in a weary season.
Pastor, Love Your Weary Wife
Erin Wheeler
Two gold wedding rings on a wooden surface with white flowers in the background, symbolizing prioritizing marriage and lifelong commitment.
Why Pastors Must Prioritize Their Marriages
Michael McKinley
A pastor's wife makes her daughter breakfast on Sunday morning.
Avoiding Sunday Morning Sabotage
Jani Ortlund
Silhouette of a man and woman holding hands against a clear sky, symbolizing the question, "what did the Puritans think about marriage?"
The Puritans on Marriage
Joel Beeke
A man and an a woman walk on a beach at sunset. The man is giving the woman, who is wearing a sunhat, a piggyback ride.
The Missing Ingredient in Many Marriages
Tim Counts
A photo of a man and woman holding hands in an understanding and supportive way.
How to Love Difficult People
Ernie Baker
Discouraged man sits with head in hands while woman beside him offers support, reflecting emotional strain and the need to escape ministry burnout.
Four Reasons Pastors and Wives Want to Escape Ministry
Rush Witt
A pastor's wife snuggles her little girl in the grass as both laugh.
How Do You Balance Motherhood with Being a Pastor's Wife?
Katie Faris
A couple that went through pre-marital counseling says their vows in wedding clothes.
Six Reasons Pastors Should Require Premarital Counseling
Deepak Reju
A husband and wife walk through a field dotted with yellow flowers hand-in-hand.
The One, Glorious Purpose of Marriage
Michael McKinley