1 Timothy 3:11 (Church leadership deacon’s wife)

There is a saying that has been around since the 1940’s that says a lot about the life of ministers, “Behind every great man is a great woman.” After a quick Google search, I can’t see where this quote was attributed to specific individual, but I see where there is wisdom in these words. I also feel the statement can be reversed and have the same meaning, “behind every great woman is a great man.” The idea is that no one can reach heights of success without someone amazing in their life helping, driving, and supporting them. In ministry we shouldn’t see this the same way, in verse 11 Paul refers to the wives of deacons and how they should be held to a certain standard as well. They should be worthy of respect, control their tongues, control their tempers, and be trustworthy in every way.

In the modern church, I don’t think we understand how important others are to success especially for those who are married. I say all the time that I cannot be who God has called me to be if Shawnna is not who God has called her to be because I know that we are one. The same goes for her, for Shawnna to be who God has called her to be I have to be who God has called me to be. One of the best pieces of advice we received when beginning is ministry is that God never just calls the husband or wife into ministry, He always calls both. This doesn’t mean that their level of involvement will always be the same, but it does mean that they are a vital part of everything you do in ministry. I don’t want to magnify what we do on God’s behalf but the little part we play in His Kingdom I am thankful that I have a Godly woman who helps me fulfill my purpose and I hope she would say the same of me.