Mothers & Sisters - "The Helper Bee" - Kerry Anderson Talks to Ann Hall
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In this heartfelt episode of 'Mothers & Sisters' on the Presbycast podcast, Kerry Anderson interviews Anne Hall, wife of Midway Presbyterian Church's senior pastor David Hall, about her 46 years of ministry life. Anne shares her journey from a Catholic upbringing in Memphis, where she had no real understanding of the gospel until a transformative conversation at age 20, to her conversion and eventual marriage to David. She recounts pivotal moments in church history, including the remarkable story of godly women elders who led their church out of the PCUS into the PCA in Oak Ridge, Tennessee—highlighting the often-overlooked role of women in church leadership. Anne reflects on her evolving identity as a pastor’s wife, embracing her role as a 'helper bee'—supportive, hospitable, and deeply relational—while navigating challenges like church splits, personal grief, and the joys of grandparenthood. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on the home as the foundation of ministry, the power of prayer, and the enduring value of friendship and hospitality in the church. Her wisdom, rooted in decades of faithful service, offers encouragement and practical insight for current and future ministry wives.
Your home is the most important part of your ministry—get that right first.
God often uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways, especially when men are not stepping up.
Hospitality doesn’t require perfection; it’s about presence, love, and opening your heart.
Prayer is a low-cost, high-impact ministry that can shape generations.
Grandparenthood offers a unique, joyful opportunity to pass on faith without the daily pressures of parenting.
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The Church That Sent Women Elders to Lead
“They did have women elders who had gone on session to pull the church out. They were like, the men aren't doing it. And so there were several very godly women who got on session, were elected to session and pulled the church out of the PCUS into the PCA and then resigned.”
A Catholic Girl’s Conversion at 20
Anne shares her personal testimony of coming to faith at age 20 after a conversation with a friend who had been 'born again.' She describes her shock at not understanding basic Christian terms like 'born again' or 'sin,' and how she was led to read the Bible and eventually meet her future husband.
From Unprepared Pastor’s Wife to 'Helper Bee'
“She said, you're the helper bee. And I was like, okay, all right. That's good advice. So I just took it like it came down from Mount Sinai.”
The Power of Prayer and Friendship in Ministry
“She would always tell me, she said, there's not a day she didn't pray for my kids. And I think of how much awful stuff. I feel like in heaven we'll probably see all the things that didn't happen...”
Grandparenthood as a Ministry of Faith
“I don't care if the laundry is done. Right. And I don't really care if the toys are picked up at night. And it doesn't matter to me if they spill stuff on the table.”
“If the people that live in your home find you cold and unfeeling and difficult and cruel... you have to look at your home first. If you get your home right, the church will fall in place after that.”
“They did have women elders who had gone on session to pull the church out. They were like, the men aren't doing it. And so there were several very godly women who got on session, were elected to session and pulled the church out of the PCUS into the PCA and then resigned.”
“She would always tell me, she said, there's not a day she didn't pray for my kids. And I think of how much awful stuff. I feel like in heaven we'll probably see all the things that didn't happen...”
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Anne Hall
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David Hall
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Midway Presbyterian Church
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Oak Ridge
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PCUS
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Marge
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PCA
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Susan Berry
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Ed
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Ava
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