I am a pastor and a mother. For 2012, I decided to chronicle my Sundays as a Pastor/Mother. I have two children – a son who is 7 and a daughter who is 3. Overall, they are really great kids, but because they are kids, they also bring challenges and moments I could never prepare for. They also provide opportunities to see things in a different light and perspective.
2012 proves to be a busy year for me. Unlike years past, in addition to juggling my life as a pastor and a mother, I am also moderator of my presbytery as well as traveling a bit more speaking at conferences. So not only will my kids be dragged to and affected by my work at the church, but also a myriad of meetings and my days away as well.
I know many pastor/mothers juggle their life. By sharing my experience, I hope you will share yours.
A Day in the Life of a Pastor/Mother
Sunday 10: Jesus & 3 Year Olds
Sunday 33: Not Drinking the Water
Sunday 38: Weddings, Baptisms, & a Baby Girl
Sunday 43: the Family Business
Still Waters 
Vickie – Breathtaking. You are so right, they grow up too fast and then you wonder why you ever waentd for them to hurry up and get out of this stage or the next .Oh what I would give to have just a few of those moments back.
Wow is all I can say! I stumbled across the dying church article and then your blog and to say the least it is encouraging. I will continue to read…
I didn’t know how hard I was looking for “Pastor/Mother” until I found your series. I’m currently preparing for a Sunday morning of racing to set up three Sunday School classrooms followed by an intense round of “now where’s the naked child????” with my 18 month old who follows me around (from class to class), stealing, undressing, and then hiding baby dolls all over the church. All this to say, tomorrow’s down time will be spent reading more of these posts!
Hello,
My name is Rita and I will be starting my journey into a Masters of Divinity in January. The Lord has provided a church, First Presebyterian church of Crystal River, Florida for me to go before a session. I am excited to see where the Lord will lead me and my family in our calling. I have however had some resistance of my pursuit within my Christian community and i am seeking out how i can find mentorship from women who have gone before me. Thank you! I enjoyed your posts and will continue to follow.
Rita