By Rodetta Cook

Rodetta Cook has been a pastor’s wife for over 40 years. She and her husband, Ron, have actively served the Lord together in ministry during the entire time and are co-founders of Care for Pastors. She understands the expectations, loneliness and how hard it is to find balance in ministry as a pastor’s wife. Rodetta also leads the pastor’s wives initiative at Care for Pastors called The Confidante and ministers to hundreds of wives each week. She strives to share blogs with other pastors’ wives that will help them in their ministry walk.

By Rodetta Cook

Topics: Balance · Expectations · Family · For Pastors' Wives · Identity · Loneliness · Resources for Pastors' Wives · Spiritual Walk

    A Confidante for Pastors’ Wives

    June 09, 2014
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    About the Author

    Rodetta Cook has been a pastor’s wife for over 40 years. She and her husband, Ron, have actively served the Lord together in ministry during the entire time and are co-founders of Care for Pastors. She understands the expectations, loneliness and how hard it is to find balance in ministry as a pastor’s wife. Rodetta also leads the pastor’s wives initiative at Care for Pastors called The Confidante and ministers to hundreds of wives each week. She strives to share blogs with other pastors’ wives that will help them in their ministry walk.
    Orchestrating Attitude: The Power of Choosing Perspective

    Orchestrating Attitude: The Power of Choosing Perspective

    August 31, 2026

    Reading Time: 3 minutesAttitude shapes how we respond to challenges, setbacks, and opportunities. This encouraging review of Orchestrating Attitude explores why choosing the right perspective can positively influence both our lives and the lives of those around us.

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    Miracle Moments & God Winks for Pastors’ Wives

    Miracle Moments & God Winks for Pastors’ Wives

    August 24, 2026

    Reading Time: 5 minutesMinistry life is filled with both challenges and blessings. In this encouraging blog, Karen Altizer shares how recognizing God’s “winks” and miracle moments can strengthen faith, renew hope, and remind pastors’ wives of God’s constant faithfulness.

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