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Katie Orr

One Surprising Benefit of Social Distancing for the Pastor’s Wife

by Katie Orr | May 13, 2020

This pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. For some, it has been a time of great change, uncertainty, and

Category iconChurch Ministry & Leadership,  Culture & Current Events Tag iconchurch ministry,  Church Staff,  coronavirus,  COVID-19,  pastor's wife,  social distancing

The Hope We Have in the Holding Pattern

by Katie Orr | April 8, 2020

As I write these words I’m in a holding pattern. I woke up showing several  symptoms matching the CDC’s warnings to

Category iconCulture & Current Events Tag iconcoronavirus,  COVID-19,  Hope,  resting,  trust,  waiting

What We Misunderstand About Bible Translations

by Katie Orr | March 11, 2020

What’s your favorite translation of the Bible? My guess is that you are able to answer that question fairly easily, and

Category iconBible & Theology Tag iconbible,  Bible Translations,  inerrant,  katie orr,  scripture

Why Your Pastor’s Wife Has Trust Issues

by Katie Orr | February 12, 2020

Several years ago while on a road trip, I got to connect with a dear friend for lunch. Over salad and sandwiches she

Category iconChurch Ministry & Leadership Tag iconchurch ministry,  Church Staff,  katie orr,  pastor's wives,  pastors,  trust

Fight Back Against the Lies of Loneliness

by Katie Orr | January 15, 2020

Loneliness is a paralyzing existence. We might be surrounded by people yet feel completely isolated, emotionally

Category iconDiscipleship & Evangelism Tag icondepression,  friendship,  god,  heart,  katie orr,  loneliness,  love,  peace,  sadness

Why We Chose to Keep Santa Claus Out of Our Christmas

by Katie Orr | December 13, 2019

After returning home from a long day of Kindergarten, my sweet five-year-old boy, with tears streaming down his face,

Category iconCulture & Current Events Tag iconChristmas,  Incarnation,  jesus,  Jesus Christ,  katie orr,  Santa,  santa claus

What Are We Teaching the Next Generation About Following Christ?

by Katie Orr | November 13, 2019

Whether we realize it or not, each of us is a teacher—a model of how to live out the faith we proclaim. We are guides to

Category iconMarriage & Family Tag iconchildren,  church,  community,  katie orr,  Next Generation,  students,  teenagers

3 Gifts to Give Your Pastor During Conflict in Your Church

by Katie Orr | October 9, 2019

Church conflict is no fun. Understatement of the year, right? Whether it is a small fire that pops up in a small group

Category iconChurch Ministry & Leadership Tag iconchurch conflict,  conflict,  katie orr,  pastor appreciation,  pastor appreciation month,  pastors,  prayer

The Secret Thoughts of a Pastor’s Wife

by Katie Orr | September 11, 2019

I’ve been a pastor’s wife now for over a decade. It is a beautiful privilege and heavy responsibility. It is a role that

Category iconChurch Ministry & Leadership Tag iconchurch,  church leadership,  family,  katie orr,  ministry,  pastor's wives,  pastoral ministry,  pastors

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