Pastor's Kids-The Introduction

Intro.

I think the stereotypical assessment of a Pastor's Kid is "squeaky clean, sitting on the front row and rebellious" this assessment breaks my heart, yet I am sure in many cases it is very true! Before I talk about the heart of the Pastor's Kids, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for our church and love they have shown our children. For the most part our church family has allowed our kids to grow up in church just like any other kids. I can only remember a few occasions when I heard "The Pastor's kid did THAT??" and it was probably something like taking an extra piece of candy without asking....like that would be shocking for any kid to do, right??

My experience with raising preacher's kids has been a joy and very positive. The Lord has been gracious to our family! I do believe that PK's have an extra target on their back. They are watched, not only by people looking for examples, but those looking to point out flaws. BUT there is a great deceiver, liar and accuser looking to destroy(John 10:10). I believe Satan would love to ruin every ministry kid if he could. Why? Well, he knows that a pastor must rule his house well. How can that be true of a man if his kids are rebellious? Satan also knows there is nothing more provoking than messing with someones kids! The greatest way to hurt a pastor is to hurt his family. So, with the thought of Satan taking a little extra target practice on the PK's, I think it's appropriate to treat them like an ordinary kid, but to also encourage them and give them a "perk" or two along the way!

I love when we are at a meeting or conference with Pastor R.B. Oulette. He grew up as a PK. He remembers it well and never passes up an opportunity to encourage ministry kids. He lovingly pulls each child to his side and says "repeat after me...'Pastor's kids are special'" and he slips a $5 bill in their hand! Every time he has done this I weep at the encouragement I see on my kid's faces. They need it!

But the real key to joy in the ministry through our kids is how to help them love it. This will be Part 1...coming soon!!