
Chavis Ministries
Honest Conversations About Ministry, Marriage and Family
Honest Conversations About Ministry, Marriage and Family
We don't claim to have all the answers, but we know the One who does.
We offer annual retreats and seminars; we also offer private workshops for ministry couples in need of a mentorship getaway.
Married 48 years and serving 40+ years in Pastoral Ministry; we have learned a few things. The valuable times we shared with other pastoral couples definitely helped us maintain our faith and family responsibilities. We have learned that taking time to rest, recharge and revive our private relationships gives us the strength and passion to give our best as we serve in public ministry.
We have raised three sons - Brocc, Cortt, and Kyle - all married and in full-time ministry. Family is a high priority with us - and we especially enjoy spending time with our ten amazing grandchildren!
We have retired from a lead pastor position and are making ourselves available - to come alongside the parsonage families - who may need genuine, authentic mentors.
Living in the glass house - AKA "the Parsonage"
can be a haven of rest - or hell on earth!
Much of that depends on the Parsonage Woman.
If you are the wife of a Pastor, a Lady Pastor,
or perhaps a Pastor's daughter... this Retreat is for you!
Welcome to a safe place to dream, heal and recharge.
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2024 Dates TBA
We have plans to host a Parsonage Couples Retreat in early 2024.
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Becoming A Survivor In Christ
As a Christian, it is important to be aware of your surroundings.
You can confidently survive the rough weather and daunting terrain you will encounter - if you study and practice the BASIC skills outlined in this course.
(A personal or group study guide and journal)
This is a downloadable (and printable) study guide.
ORDER PRINTED COPY HERE *(shipping included)
Jesus told us to “Tell her story” and Wanda Chavis has done just that.
She brings us into Mary Magdalene’s life. You feel her pain as a child, her anger as an adult, and her torment as the demons rage within her. Her deliverance from Idolatry will amaze you as Wanda weaves Mary’s story into yours. Experiencing Calvary and Pentecost through Mary’s eyes will bring you to these questions:
This is a life-changing story of love, hope, and faith!
Are Your Ribbons Tied?
Wanda Chavis weaves an Old Testament story into her own mother's saga as a new Christian. With very simple, easy-to-understand illustrations, she reminds us of the beauty and importance of passing a holy heritage to the next generation.
You will be challenged to take inventory of your own life, to ensure you are truly serving God from a heart of genuine love. You will never see a blue ribbon the same after reading this book!
Are Your Ribbons Tied?
Chloe's Ribbons of Blue is a full-color-illustrated version of the original book written by Wanda for young readers. Her story will assist you in passing the holiness heritage to the next generation.
Reflections from the Parsonage.
Dedicated to Parsonage Women... (Pastor's Wives and Daughters), with messages to the masses.
Living in a glass house of a minister has both disadvantages and perks. These real-life stories will help you reflect on your own life and dilemmas. Wanda uses the Twenty-Third Psalm as her chapter outline - weaving her life's story around her favorite passage of scripture. With humor and wit, she shares the wisdom she learned in the parsonage.
The Reflection passage at the end of each chapter brings her lessons home to your house.
Being raised in a UPCI church planter's home - then serving as a pastor’s wife for over 40 years - Wanda has a heart for the parsonage woman. She has developed several resources for women in ministry and hosts an online coaching group called “Leading Ladies”.
Her passionate mantra is: To educate and inspire women to be courageous and proactive in their spiritual, physical, and mental health. Wanda holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Alternative Medicine; and a Masters in Public Health Administration with a Concentration in Complementary Medicine. A certified clinical thermographer; she owns a Thermography clinic in Spring Lake, NC; a published author, speaker, and songwriter; Wanda currently serves the NC District UPCI as the Ladies Ministries President.
Rev. Jeff Chavis, a Native American Indian - was born and raised in Robeson County, NC. He is a registered Lumbee Tribal member and has served as the Coordinator for the Native American Ministries & Evangelism with Multicultural Ministries and Church Advancement of the United Pentecostal Church Int'l, since 2000. He has served United. The Pentecostal Church of Spring Lake, NC for over 40 years in pastoral ministry.
Rev. Chavis also serves as the Executive Assistant to the UPCI Multicultural Ministries Director and faithfully served nearly two decades as a Presbyter on the UPCI North Carolina District Board.
A gifted guitarist and singer; he enjoys golf and VFR Recreational Piloting in his free time.
The Chavises still sing harmoniously together; although it has been many years since the music projects they recorded back in the 1980s.