pastors’ spouses
This section is especially for YOU…
Welcome to this part of our online ministry of encouragement to those who are married to pastors, ministers, missionaries etc. This part of the ministry is geared to encourage you in the unique set of circumstances spouses often find themselves in, especially in our Scottish church culture. We want to keep it real, honest and God centred as we look to explore some of the common issues that we experience due to ministry. We hope to feature encouraging contributions from others who have gained wonderful insights over many years.
We want to encourage you that you are not alone and indeed, that you may be enlightened to discover that ‘behind the veil’ many of us are wrestling with very similar issues. We firmly believe…. “BUT God”….. He IS able … and He is with you in all the ups and downs, never leaving you or abandoning you. Always loving you and wanting you to feel that love.
We love you,we are for you, and our prayer is that you know the peace, joy, grace and strength of God as you journey alongside your spouse in serving God.
** The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it **
1Thessalonians 5:24 - (NIV)
Debunking The Myth Of Incompatible Marriage
It happens all the time: well-known couples terminate marriages. The reason? Incompatibility. It’s an all too familiar legal umbrella under which an assortment of excuses finds shelter. I looked up the definition of incompatibility: “incapable of coexisting...
Annual Conference Recordings
We are delighted to announce the great news that recordings from our Annual Conference can now be heard for free on our website. Pop over to www.espsministries.org and follow the link. Then enjoy powerful and blessed teaching from Rev Kenny Borthwick, Mrs Morag...
Faith is not Fantasy
The scriptures reveal that God will speak to us in a whole variety of ways. One such means of communication He will use is to speak to us through our dreams. We see this in the Old Testament with Joseph’s dreams of his future greatness (Genesis 37v5-11). Then in the...
Marriage Troubles? Don’t Give Up
Dr. Gary Rosberg and his wife, Barbara, are familiar with the troubles that can plague a marriage. As marriage coaches who host a call-in radio show, the Rosbergs take calls every day from people who are experiencing marital problems. Regardless of what the problem is...
Laughter- Lightening The Load
It’s good to laugh. It’s actually really good for us to laugh. Good for our mental, physical, and emotional health. Even the bible tells us that laughter is like medicine! (Psalm 17v22) A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles...
A Balancing Act
It’s not always easy balancing a job/career along with home responsibilities, bringing up children, and supporting our spouse in ministry. It does take time and tweaking to get to a place of making a healthy rhythm of life for you and your family. I recently came...
You, Me and Us.
Last weekend we were thrilled to be in Perth for our Annual Conference for Pastors/Leaders and Spouses. We enjoyed richly blessed worship and teaching throughout the day. One of the highlights of the day was to hear from Morag Borthwick, Kenny’s wife. Such a fresh and...
One Week To Go !!
One Week To Go ! One week to go till our ESPS Ministries Annual Conference! We're excited and expectant to see all that God has for us on the day, and also to host our guest speaker and friend Rev Kenny Borthwick. Thank you to many of you who have already signed up,...