If you're a pastor’s wife or ministry wife, this space was created with you in mind. Just Between Us began over 35 years ago to serve women like you—those faithfully supporting others while often carrying silent burdens of their own. We see you, we honor your calling, and we’re here to walk with you. These articles were written to offer comfort, wisdom, and real encouragement from women who understand the unique joys and challenges of life in ministry. Browse the collection—and know you're not alone.

Seminary graduation day is filled with anticipation of bright futures full of fresh ideas and excitement to apply all their knowledge to new ministries. The farthest thoughts from the students’ minds are the casualties lurking around the corner. More often than not, there is pain behind the pulpit – pain from personal depression, a lonely wife, church conflict, unrealistic expectations, unresolved conflicts from the previous leader, a strained marriage, a rebellious child, and the daily fight against burnout.

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One third of pastors’ families leave churches due to conflicts with the congregation. The average tenure of clergy is 2.3 years. According to one denomination alone, 100 ministers are forced out of ministry each month. 76% of pastors' wives feel lonely or out of place in their congregations. These statistics drove Jane Rubietta to write the book How to Keep the Pastor You Love, and to minister to pastors and their families around the country.

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For over 50 years our very own Jill Briscoe, Founder of Just Between Us, has been deeply concerned about the unmet, unspoken needs of ministry leaders around the world. She traveled the world supporting, encouraging and equipping pastors, pastors' wives, missionaries, and their families. 

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1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 says, …Appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work… 

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Pastors' wives have unique needs. Obviously her husband has a calling, but what is hers? What if the church expects her to play the piano and she doesn’t even know where middle C is? How can she get involved when she is home raising the children while her husband is with the people all day and most evenings? Is this teamwork? How does she answer honestly when someone asks, “How are you?” It’s easier (and more spiritual?) to say “Just fine, praise the Lord!” than to admit she’s dying inside.

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We have been told many times that Just Between Us is “my only friend”– from women in both urban settings and isolated Third World countries. We listen, we encourage, we pray for you.