Book
Dear Pastor's Wife (The Book)
Biblical wisdom and honest encouragement for women in ministry life.
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Resources to help you lead, rest, and thrive.
Free teaching, real gatherings, and women who actually understand ministry life. Wherever you are in it, you're welcome here.
23+Years in ministry
GlobalBranches across 3 continents
FreeResources for everyone
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The story behind Dear Pastor's Wife and the woman who started it.
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Everything you need, freely given.
A growing, searchable library of teaching, downloadables, and videos, both current and archived, so you can find help the moment you need it.
Video
Weekly Encouragement on YouTube
New teaching, Q&A, and real talk for ministry women every week.
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Conferences, tea parties, and retreats.
Where we're gathering this year, across the U.S., the U.K., and Nigeria. Pick the date and place that fit your season, and bring a friend.
The Book
Words of Encouragement, Wisdom, and Hope
Part memoir, part handbook. May's honest account of more than twenty years of ministry life, written so that no pastor's wife would feel she's walking it alone.
The fishbowl, balancing family and church, finding your own identity in ministry. May writes about it plainly, from experience, with grace and truth.
Biblical Foundation
Rooted in Scripture and Spirit-led wisdom
Practical Guidance
Real solutions for daily ministry challenges
Honest Encouragement
Written from experience, heart to heart
Community
You were never meant to do this alone.
A space for pastors' wives to connect is coming soon. Join the list and be the first through the doors.
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Your partnership reaches women the world over.
Your giving keeps Dear Pastor's Wife free for the women who need it. Give once below, or become a monthly partner.
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FAQs
Common questions
Are the resources really free?
Yes. The resource library is free and open to everyone. The heart of DPW is to serve first.
Who can join?
Any woman in church leadership or ministry life is welcome, anywhere in the world.
Is my donation secure?
Absolutely. Payments are handled by a PCI-compliant, encrypted provider. We never store your card or bank details.
What do monthly partners receive?
Vision updates, behind-the-scenes photos and video, early invitations, and clear benefits at every tier.
How do I register for an event?
Find your event on the Events page and follow the link, or join the newsletter to be notified the moment registration opens.
Can Pastor May speak at my event?
Yes. Fill out the booking request form on the Bookings page with your event details and the team will follow up.