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Feeling the Pressure of Ministry Success and Failure
As followers of Jesus, we live on mission by sharing the gospel and engaging our broken world. We help, listen, bring meals, visit hospitals, pray, and invite as we love Jesus by serving our...
When People Are Just Too Much
People can be so sweet. But sometimes in masses, they are a lot to handle. Just too much. Too many questions. Too much interest. Too much advice. Too many words. Too many needs. Too many opinions....
Can I Really Have a True Friend in Ministry?
As a ministry wife, it can be very difficult to have a true friend. There are so many layers to being in church leadership, and people often hold you to unrealistic expectations and may treat you...
For ministry wives, Sunday mornings can present a unique and challenging experience as they head into the beautiful messiness of ministry. We need prayer. Here is a collection of weekly Sunday Morning Prayers in 2022 with new additions made every month.
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Ways to Connect
One-on-One
Zoom Coffees: We are all so busy, but we still need connection. I’d love to hear your story, offer ministry life coaching, and to pray for you. It’s over Zoom, come-as-you-are, bring your own coffee, and 30-45 mins tops!
Small Group
In this private group, we offer Biblical encouragments about the ministry life through relevant conversations and share resources and events.
Events
April: Women’s Retreat
June: SBC Ministers’ Wives Luncheon
September: Ministry Wives Weekend
November: Annual Convention
January: Advance Conference
Resources for Ministry Wives
Discover books, podcasts, and websites
for practical encouragements in ministry life!
Counseling
Christian counseling is a wonderful tool God uses to help untangle some of our internal mess with a trained professional.
Oklahoma Baptists Counseling support is provided through the Edna McMillan State Mission Offering to help cover the costs for ministry families through short-term, solution-focused therapy.
For more information regarding counseling support, contact the Church Relations office at: 405-942-3800 or email Amy at: ministrywives@oklahomabaptists.org.
About Us
Our mission is to encourage and support ministry wives towards healthiness and family wellness through connection, care, and biblical encouragement.
Amy Petersen
For over 20 years, Amy served alongside her husband on church staffs in Oklahoma, Texas, and South Carolina teaching and discipling women of all ages. Currently, she serves as the Ministry Wives Ministry Partner for the Oklahoma Baptists where she loves and supports women whose husbands serve in the 1,600 Southern Baptist churches across Oklahoma.
Her husband serves as Vice President of Campus Life and Dean of Students at Oklahoma Baptist University, and their family of 3 boys (ages 19, 16, 10) reside in Edmond, OK.