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 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
A pastor and his wife walk their dog arm-in-arm down a tree-lined road.
Two Lies That Hurt Ministry Couples (And What To Do About It)
Deepak Reju
a newly married couple stand holding hands with their backs to the sunset
A Biblical Theology of Marriage: Why Pastors Can’t Stay Silent
Andreas Köstenberger
husband and wife lovingly holding hands as they commit to each other for life, depicting what Jesus said about marriage.
What Did Jesus Say About Marriage?
Alex Montoya
wedding rings sitting on Bible, symbolizing a pastor's marriage
The Impacts of a Pastor’s Marriage on the Church
Hershael W. York
Man pursuing his wife, showing how pastors can strengthen their marriages
Pastors, Pursue Your Wife!
Tim Counts
Family offering a Mother's Day prayer before a meal
A Mother’s Day Prayer
Paul Tautges
Close-up of a couple holding hands in the sunlight, representing connection, love, and the importance of a couples retreat.
Why Pastors and Their Wives Should Go on a Couples Retreat
Tim Counts
frustrated wife
How to Frustrate Your Wife
Tim Witmer
a pastor walks hand-in-hand with his wife and two children, understanding that this first ministry is to his family; they're wearing white outfits and strolling through a field at golden hour
5 Reasons Your First Ministry is to Your Family
Daniel Stegeman