The Journey of a Shepherd's Wife. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.The Journey of a Shepherd's Wife

Virginia Stokes has been a pastor's wife for over 53 years.Through heartwarming personal testimony, she talks about her childhood, family, life before and after marriage and the churches which she and her husband have served. She is honest about her struggles in her faith, as well as difficulties of moving on when God called them to a new church field. At times, she discovered it was hard raising children under the watchful eyes of an entire congregation and sometimes difficult to minister in face of harsh criticism. In the Journey of a Shepherd's Wife, Virginia fines her place in the communities and churches served and a way to use her talents for God. Women will find an ally in this shepherd's wife who knows what it is like to feel tremendous hurt as well as great joy in the ministry and the church. Listening to, praying with and being a part of others in their Christian journey, has brought great joy and reassured her of her calling and a love for the ministry and all God's people.

Virginia was raised on dairy farm with her four brothers, mother, father and paternal grandmother. She has a BA from Belmont College with a major in Psychology and minor in Sociology. She has been married to Tom Stokes for over 53 years and together they have served churches in the state of Kentucky. Tom retired in 2015 from full-time ministry. For nine years they served six churches as Transitional/Interim pastor and wife. They have made their home in Bowling Green, Kentucky. God blessed them with two children, son David and wife Gretchen and daughter, Debra. Virginia retired in 2017 as a full time Social Worker/Case Manager and presently is working part-time as Administrator of an Adult Day Care.