Koinonia

Virtual support group for women married to LCMS pastors

κοινωνία is a Greek word implying fellowship, association, community, communion, and joint participation. In short, it is a shared community that involves deep, close-knit participation among its people.

Designed for women of all ages whose husbands currently serve as a pastor of a Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. 

Guided by Scripture
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2

Providing a safe and supportive place to share joys and challenges, addressing concerns including:

  • Isolation & loneliness
  • Financial stress
  • Living in a fishbowl
  • Spousal pressure
  • Congregational pressure
  • Genuine friendships
  • Expectations & volunteering
  • Living in a parsonage
  • Boundaries
  • Church politics
  • Working outside the home
  • Perfectionism
  • Family concerns
  • Raising children
  • Addictions
  • Jealousy
  • Much more!

Location
This is an online group. Join through video wherever you are. No need to leave your home!

Led by LFS therapists also married to LCMS pastors

Anglea Kollbaum, LIMHP, CPC, DCE, is a mental health therapist at Lutheran Family Service. She has over 25 years of experience as a social worker, commissioned Director of Christian Education (DCE), youth leader, and family-life coordinator. She primarily serves clients in eastern Nebraska, as well as throughout the entire state via telehealth. Her husband currently serves Trinity Lutheran in Madison, Nebraska.

Lindy Hinckley, tLMFT, is a marriage and family therapist at Lutheran Family Service. She serves clients in Deadwood, South Dakota, and surrounding communities, as well as throughout the entire state via telehealth. Her husband currently serves the dual parish of Grace Lutheran in Deadwood, South Dakota, and Blessed Emmanuel Lutheran in Sturgis, South Dakota.
 

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