Did you know that 80% of church planters' wives say that if they could choose a different calling for their husbands they would!  What is that statistic saying?  It is saying that the wives of these men who plant churches are overburdened, stressed out, unappreciated, and taken advantage of.  Their husbands are fully vested in their callings and the truth is much of his time is spent at the expense of his family and his marriage.

Most people wonder, "What does a church planter do with his time?"  I mean, he doesn't have an office so he is probably spending all day in his pajamas watching Sportscenter, right?  The church only has one weekly service, he gets most of his work done in one day, right?  What does his wife have to complain about, her husband can form his own schedule, right?

I love what God has called me to do but while I am out on my white horse trying to save the world for Jesus, our wives are left to do everything else.  Tarah puts in a full day, everyday.  She rises before the sun comes up, cares for six children (3 our own & 3 others).  She finds time to meet with ladies in our community, lead a small group, and plays a critical role on our worship team.  Unfortunately, her husband comes home feeling the weight of his calling and many times is in a daze as he considers the grandeur of God's call on his life.

Knowing the stress that has been put on Tarah and Erin (Clay's wife), we are taking our wives to a marriage retreat this weekend.  Please pray for us.  Pray that God will renew our marriages.  Pray that we will get a chance to relax and focus on each other.  Pray that no emergencies arise that will draw us back home.

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