Author, Speaker, and Bible Teacher
ABOUT CHRISTINE
Christine serves as the Women's Ministry Associate at The Austin Stone Community Church's Northwest congregation in Austin, Texas. She hosts The Ministry Wives podcast and has authored seven books, including Messy Beautiful Friendship and How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife, as well as a Bible study, Seek First the Kingdom. Her latest offering is You are Not Forgotten: Discovering the God Who Sees the Overlooked and Disregarded. Christine's work has been featured on The Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today.
In addition to writing, Christine enjoys teaching the Bible to women at The Austin Stone, as well as at women's conferences and retreats across the nation.
Christine is married to Kyle, who is an Executive Pastor at the Austin Stone. They previously served at Charlottesville Community Church in Charlottesville, VA, the church the Hoovers planted in 2008. Kyle and Christine have three boys.
BOOKS
You Are Not Forgotten
Feeling overlooked? Disregarded? Alone or misunderstood?
I've been there.
And what I learned in the barren wilderness is just what Hagar learned in her own desert: there is a God, and He not only sees you right where you are but is actively working to care for and deliver you.
Messy Beautiful Friendship
Discover a fresh, biblical vision for adult friendship
How to Thrive as a
Pastor's Wife
Biblical truths, practical tools, and relatable stories
From Good to Grace
Gospel truth for recovering perfectionists and legalists
Searching For Spring
Discover how God recycles our pain into goodness and beauty
With All Your Heart
Joy can be yours through whole-hearted allegiance to Jesus!
The Church Planting Wife
Help and hope for women in the church planting trenches
BIBLE STUDY
Seek First the Kingdom
Learn about our King and the kingdom of God in Matthew
MINISTRY WIVES PODCAST
Being a ministry wife is a vocation without a job description… and let’s be honest — sometimes it seems like ministry might be easier if we did have one. If you are a ministry wife like me and are looking for hope, perspective, and a little bit of practical advice regarding your role, you’re in the right place. I’m Christine Hoover… welcome to The Ministry Wives Podcast, a production of the North American Mission Board. Join me as we hear from women in various ministry contexts for authentic conversations about our shared joys and challenges – even the ones we’re unsure we can talk about. No topic is off-limits. Let’s dive in.