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Your Husband Wants to Plant but You’re Not So Sure

September 11, 2014 by Christine Hoover Articles

Without a doubt, both a husband and a wife must be on board. The church planting wife is as vital to the health of the plant as the church planter. Because of this, there must be honest conversation between the two of you before you jump in.

If your husband wants to church plant, there are questions to ask him. Has he sought counsel from experienced church planters and/or mentors? Does he meet the qualifications of an elder? Can he embrace and execute the requirements of a church planting elder?

Does he see difficult things through? Is he faithful in leading your marriage and your family? You know the answers better than anyone else, and you have a responsibility to speak into his life if you have hesitations. You also have a responsibility as his God-given wife to affirm his calling and help him fulfill it, even if it’s something that scares you.

If he is the man for the job and God is leading both of you down this road, then there are questions you must ask yourself. If you have hesitations, why? Are you informed about what church planting entails? Are you willing to sacrifice and serve in order to help your husband?

Are your fears valid? Generally, wives are fearful of the instability, insecurity and demands of church planting. I had fears and doubts, too, otherwise it wouldn’t be an act of faith. Fear is not a reason to hinder your husband from fulfilling his call. If God calls you to something, He will provide what you need. You must get on board, not because you are submitting to your husband, but because you are submitting to the Lord.

That is how you know: You ask Him with a heart to obey.

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About Christine Hoover

Christine is a popular blogger and ministry partner to her husband, Kyle. Together they planted Charlottesville Community Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. The church seeks to reach out to University of Virginia students, young professionals, and growing families. She is also the author of "The Church Planting Wife" (Moody, February 2013)

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