In this episode, join Reverend Segun Aiyegbusi and his wife, Modupe, Reverend Joshua Sati and his wife, Future, and Reverend Solomon Guruza and his wife, Tabitha in an honest conversation about the behind-the-scenes life of pastors wives.
Questions Discussed by the Pastors' Wives
- If you could switch roles with your husband for a day, what's the first thing you would change or do differently as the pastor?
- What is the most unrealistic expectation that has ever been placed on your as the pastor’s wife?
- What is one misconception people often have about pastor's wives that you wish others would understand better?
- If you could go back in time and give your younger pastor's wife self-one piece of advice, what would it be?
- In the spirit of transparency, have there been any moment where you felt like you hit a wall and considered giving up in ministry? How did you navigate those feelings and find resilience?
- What is one thing you love about your role as the pastor’s wife? Perhaps something you are secretly proud of?
- If you could design the ultimate 'Pastor's Wife Survival Kit,' what three items would you include in it and why?
- What's one vulnerability or fear you've had about this role, and how did you find courage or are you still working through it?
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In this episode, join Reverend Segun Aiyegbusi and his wife, Modupe, Reverend Joshua Sati and his wife, Future, and Reverend Solomon Guruza and his wife, Tabitha in an honest conversation about the behind-the-scenes life of pastors wives.
Questions Discussed by the Pastors' Wives
- If you could switch roles with your husband for a day, what's the first thing you would change or do differently as the pastor?
- What is the most unrealistic expectation that has ever been placed on your as the pastor’s wife?
- What is one misconception people often have about pastor's wives that you wish others would understand better?
- If you could go back in time and give your younger pastor's wife self-one piece of advice, what would it be?
- In the spirit of transparency, have there been any moment where you felt like you hit a wall and considered giving up in ministry? How did you navigate those feelings and find resilience?
- What is one thing you love about your role as the pastor’s wife? Perhaps something you are secretly proud of?
- If you could design the ultimate 'Pastor's Wife Survival Kit,' what three items would you include in it and why?
- What's one vulnerability or fear you've had about this role, and how did you find courage or are you still working through it?
In this episode, Reverend Segun Aiyegbusi and Reverend Joshua Sati explores a critical aspect of leadership often overshadowed—the art of raising the next generation of leaders. In an era where superstar pastors gain undue focus, we unravel the potential pitfalls and pose a vital question: What happens to a church built around a personality when that leader faces a moral failure, illness, or passes away? Drawing from biblical examples like Moses, Elijah, Paul, and Jesus, discover the timeless pattern of mentoring and raising leaders for future generations. The episode challenges the conventional mindset of treating the church as a franchise and underscores the importance of empowering leaders beyond a singular figure.
KEY STATEMENTS AND CENTRAL IDEAS:
• Priesthood of Believers: The hosts emphasize the biblical truth from 1 Peter 2:5-9 that every believer is part of a "priesthood of believers," and challenge the notion of exclusive access to God through a single pastor. They also highlight the danger of building a church around a personality.
• Biblical Mentoring Patterns: They explore biblical instances of mentoring and raising leaders, showcasing how Moses mentored Joshua, Elijah poured into Elisha, Paul disciples Timothy, and Jesus developed the twelve apostles.
• Impact Beyond a Leader's Lifetime: The hosts help us shift the focus from immediate success to long-term impact, echoing the sentiment that a pastor's calling is bigger than just them. They explored the implications of 2 Timothy 2:1-2 to emphasize the importance of entrusting teachings to reliable individuals who will continue the legacy.
• Empowering Delegation Like Jesus: They examine Jesus' delegation approach in Luke 9:1-11, where He not only modeled the tasks for His disciples but also empowered them to carry out supernatural assignments. They also stress the importance of leaders modeling success for their teams.
• Glass and Rubber Balls: They introduce the metaphor of "glass balls" and "rubber balls" to guide leaders in determining which responsibilities are critical (glass balls) and need careful attention, and which can be entrusted to capable leaders (rubber balls) with a bit more flexibility. Then they encourage leaders not to be afraid to delegate authority.
• Allowing Space for Errors and Growth: The hosts address the fear of leaders regarding potential mistakes by team member and draw parallels to Jesus' experiences with His imperfect disciples and emphasize the importance of allowing space for errors, growth, and continuous empowerment.
The Nigerian Pastors Podcast
In this episode, join Reverend Segun Aiyegbusi and his wife, Modupe, Reverend Joshua Sati and his wife, Future, and Reverend Solomon Guruza and his wife, Tabitha in an honest conversation about the behind-the-scenes life of pastors wives.
Questions Discussed by the Pastors' Wives
- If you could switch roles with your husband for a day, what's the first thing you would change or do differently as the pastor?
- What is the most unrealistic expectation that has ever been placed on your as the pastor’s wife?
- What is one misconception people often have about pastor's wives that you wish others would understand better?
- If you could go back in time and give your younger pastor's wife self-one piece of advice, what would it be?
- In the spirit of transparency, have there been any moment where you felt like you hit a wall and considered giving up in ministry? How did you navigate those feelings and find resilience?
- What is one thing you love about your role as the pastor’s wife? Perhaps something you are secretly proud of?
- If you could design the ultimate 'Pastor's Wife Survival Kit,' what three items would you include in it and why?
- What's one vulnerability or fear you've had about this role, and how did you find courage or are you still working through it?
