Trauma Healing

Trauma is a deep wound of the heart that can take a long time to heal. It can affect every part of us; how we think, feel, what we believe about God, our relationships, and even our health.

Everyone experiences the emotional pain of trauma during their lives, and that includes pastors' wives too. Heart wounds can be especially difficult for women married to pastors for several reasons:

Not sure of who to trust
Fear of what people will think
Feelings that their faith is weak
Unsure of how to handle the pain or what to do

Traci Mason, the leader of Lady First Ministry, truly understands the challenges trauma can bring in the lives of pastors' wives, because she is the wife of a pastor who has experienced much trauma. She also knows the healing that God can provide through hard work, community, and honesty; to help us be our best for God, ourselves, and others.

Your Healing Team

Traci, Shirley, and Doreen have each been married to senior pastors and collectively have over (90 years of marriage). They understand first-hand the joys and challenges that come with the role, and the sensitivity of reaching for help and effectively handling wounds of the heart. There are some things in life that only another pastor's wife can truly relate to, and that's what makes this team so unique and effective. They've been there and have decided to use their pain to help others, rather that hurt others.

Each member of this compassionate and highly encouraging team has attended extensive training, practicums, and hands-on experience through the Trauma Healing Institute, an extension of the American Bible Institute. Additionally, Traci and Doreen have facilitated trauma healing groups in Ghana. Each heart is ready to serve wives of pastors and others who experience emotional wounds that have caused trauma.