They Also Serve: Methodist and United Methodist Bishops' Spouses, 1940-2018

When a bishop is elected--as is done in The United Methodist Church--it is not only the one elected who is asked to serve but his or her spouse and family as well. Hear the stories of the women and men whose commitment to service often meant leaving behind careers and lives of their own to embark on a life-changing journey revolved around the ministry of their spouse. Through hardships, celebrations, and everyday struggles, these spouses found their own paths of ministry, answering the calls that were also placed upon their lives.Read less