Emphasis Preaching Journal

Jean, a newly-ordained pastor, was appointed to serve her first church. She has answered God's call, and every decision she made was based on whether or not it was faithful to that call.

Initially, her husband had agreed with her and supported her goal. However, at the last minute, he informed her that he would not be comfortable as a pastor's spouse. She would have to choose between her marriage and the church, because he was not willing to relocate. He left the house in anger.