Meet Our Message Board Staff

ClassyMomma --

Hi, I am Tracy, known as classymomma here in the Fishbowl where I have been a member since 2007. I have been a pastor’s wife since I married my wonderful husband over 25 years ago. Previously, I was a pastor’s kid, so I have been involved in ministry most of my life. Our denomination is Pentecostal/Apostolic in nature. I am the mother of four kids, all in their teens and early 20’s. I play the organ, teach Sunday School, take care of the ladies’ group and anything else that needs to be done. A stay-at-home mom, I have homeschooled all four of my children and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I enjoy surfing the net, online games, blogging, web design and writing. Currently, I am working as a copywriter for an overseas company, which keeps me busy and brings in a little extra each month. My husband works full-time as head draftsman (building bridges!), in addition to pastoring. I have found the Fishbowl to be a place of refuge when no one else was here to understand or listen. I came here as a result of people who were hurting us and have found many trustworthy friends who have prayed with me, loved me and made me laugh! If I can be of any service to you, even if it is just to pray, please let me know. My spiritual gifts are in the areas of discernment, compassion and intercessory prayer. My desire is to serve the Lord with all my heart and be a source of encouragement and strength to others. I am here to serve you and help in any way I can!

Julie --

Hello, my name is Julie, and I joined the Fishbowl in 2008, and it has been a wonderful source of encouragement in my daily life and walk with the Lord. My husband planted our church in 1999, in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, in South Australia. We have just celebrated our 11th year as an Independent Baptist Church there, and praise the Lord that He has brought us this far by His grace. We have 3 adult children, a daughter and two sons, all married and serving the Lord. They have blessed us with nine grandchildren between them, and they are a real joy to our lives and family. I personally have been involved mostly in the women's ministry of our church and I am the only musician there, where I play the organ. I enjoy organizing special functions, particularly those that support our missionary families. My hobbies are craft and home decorating, and I host Victorian morning teas for the purpose of celebrating friendship. It is a joy and privilege for me to be able to welcome you to The Fishbowl. If I can be of any assistance to you here on the board, please contact me and I will get back with you as soon as possible.

Melanie --

Greetings my sisters! My name is Melanie and I’ve been married to my amazing husband for 25+ fun-filled years. My ministry is first to our family: one nearly-married daughter and our two teenage sons. My greatest blessing is to be a wife to my husband and a mom to these three incredible people. I have also been privileged to be called a youth pastor’s wife, an associate pastor’s wife, and a senior pastor’s wife. My husband has served in both large and small congregations in Indiana and Michigan. God has also provided employment outside my home. This brings our family financial stability as we currently minister to a very small band of Believers in one of the most economically devastated areas of the country. Because of my work, I have many more opportunities to share the Gospel. God is so faithful! I enjoy mowing the ten acres of our church property, taking care of the parsonage grounds (right across the driveway from the church!) gardening, reading, and chatting with other pastor’s wives on the Forum. I have been a part of this online community for a year, and am so glad God led me here. It is a safe, secure and confidential place to bring your burden, and find the load lightened by sharing it. Through laughter, tears and sincere, faithful prayers, we share the challenges and rewards of a life that is unique to those of married to a pastor. I hope to meet you soon!

MrsE --

Hi, I’m Cynthia and I love being in the Fishbowl! I’ve been married for 25+ years to my own precious husband. My husband and I started a church plant in 2009, which consumes a lot of our energy and time, but has proven to be the most exciting and wonderful adventure with the Lord. My ministry jobs have included directing children’s ministry & women’s ministry, traveling music ministry, and being a youth pastor’s wife, assistant pastor’s wife and senior pastor’s wife. I was a stay-at-home-mom for the first 13 years of marriage and enjoyed every minute of it. Since then, my professional life has included owning and running a small corporation, providing business to business services for other owner/operators, as well as writing and editing services. My most favorite memories are probably homeschooling our two sons, who are now in at a Christian university preparing for ministry (and who will hopefully graduate…one day…soon ... ). My favorite things to do include gardening, studying and researching, writing and mentoring. At this point in my life, the things I’m most looking forward to are becoming a stay at home wife, traveling with my husband and hopefully, one day, perhaps…grandchildren!?!