Finding Strength in the Ministry
Life inside the church isn’t always what it seems from the pews. In The Journey of a Shepherd’s Wife by Virginia C. Stokes, we meet a woman who has spent 45 years learning that faith doesn’t always mean easy days. It’s a heartwarming and painfully honest look at what it means to love God, love people, and stay strong when the world (and the congregation) feels heavy. Through every move, every challenge, and every heartfelt prayer, Virginia reminds us that ministry isn’t just about standing beside the shepherd — it’s about finding your own voice in the fold.
This book captures the quiet strength of a woman who’s learned to balance her own faith with the expectations of everyone around her. For any pastor’s wife or churchgoer who’s ever felt unseen or misunderstood, this one will feel like coming home.
The Woman Behind the Faith
Virginia C. Stokes grew up on a dairy farm in Kentucky and carries that small-town grit and faith wherever she goes. With a psychology degree from Belmont College and a lifetime of ministry alongside her husband Tom, she’s lived every word she writes. Now, with decades of service and love for her community, she shares her journey as a message of resilience, grace, and unshakable belief.
The Journey of a Shepherd’s Wife
Because faith is stronger when it’s tested by love.
