What I Love About Being A Wife to Pastor Reynard

It's our 24th wedding anniversary today and when I tell you I'd do it all over again, just as long as it's with him, I mean it.
When people hear that I’m married to a pastor, they usually have a lot of questions. Some ask what it’s like living in a "glass house," while others wonder how I balance church life with home life. And to be honest, sometimes I wonder, too! But when I pause to reflect on this journey, I realize there are so many beautiful things I cherish about being a wife to Pastor Reynard Scroggins.
First, I love the man behind the title.
Before he’s Pastor Scroggins, he’s Reynard — my husband, my best friend, my covering. The world may know him as a powerful preacher, a shepherd, and a leader, but I know the man who laughs at corny jokes, prays with me in the quiet of our home, and holds my hand when life gets hard. Being his wife has allowed me to see both his strength and his vulnerability, and that makes me love him even more.
I love watching his heart for people.
It’s not easy carrying the weight of other people’s problems, but I’ve seen Reynard pour out love, compassion, and wisdom day after day. Whether he’s standing in the pulpit or sitting in a hospital room, he gives people his whole heart. And what humbles me most is that he never asks for recognition. His only desire is to serve God well. Watching him love people with such a pure heart inspires me to love deeper too.
I love how he leads our family.
In a world that often pulls men in every direction, I’m grateful for a husband who keeps Christ at the center of our home. Reynard doesn’t just preach on Sundays—he lives what he preaches every day. He covers our family in prayer, encourages us in the Word, and models integrity. And yes, we laugh together a lot! He reminds me that being serious about God doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy life and have fun.
I love the partnership we share in ministry.
One of the greatest joys of being his wife is serving alongside him. Whether I’m helping with church events, counseling members, or just standing in agreement with him in prayer, I love being part of what God is doing through his life. We are a team, and there’s something powerful about walking out purpose together.
I love how he loves me.
Above all, I love how Reynard loves me — fully, faithfully, and unconditionally. He sees me, hears me, and supports me. Being married to a pastor can sometimes feel like sharing your husband (and in his case-his wife) with the whole world, but Reynard has a way of making sure I know that, after God, I’m his priority and he is mine. His love reminds me daily of God’s love — steady, safe, and strong.
So yes, being a pastor’s wife comes with its unique set of challenges, but it also comes with countless blessings. And when I look at Reynard — the man, the pastor, the husband — I am so thankful that God chose me to walk this life with him.
To all the wives out there, whether married to a pastor or not, know that there is beauty in loving and supporting the man God gave you. And to my husband, Pastor Reynard Scroggins, thank you for loving me, leading me, and walking this journey hand in hand. I love being your wife, and I love doing life with you. Baby, today we've made twenty-four years and I'm looking for sixty-four or more. I love you always.
Simply, Danyelle❤️