Tales of ministry burnout are sad and sobering. The stories of leaders who struggle with burnout often become well-known. However, an often-hidden area of ministry stress is spouse burnout. What do we do when the spouse of a ministry leader is struggling? What are the best practices for caring for ministry spouses? Every ministry family is different, but there is hope for those walking through a challenging season. There are guardrails that can be put in place to support and encourage every member of our ministry teams, including the spouses of our leaders.
