Each year, Mother’s Day offers us a moment to honor the women who have shaped our lives through their love, faith, and sacrifice. But this day should do more than spark gratitude—it should remind us of a deeper truth: motherhood is a ministry. And just like any ministry, it is one that needs to be uplifted by the body of Christ.
To be a mother is to be called into a ministry that is both deeply personal and eternally significant. It’s a ministry of presence—of being there when no one else can be. It is a ministry of teaching—instilling values not only with words but with examples. It is a ministry of prayer, of intercession and spiritual leadership within the home. This kind of ministry doesn’t come with public recognition or a paycheck, but its fruit is everlasting.
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In fact, some of the most powerful discipleship in the world is happening not in churches or seminaries, but in kitchens and nurseries, in bedtime prayers and morning carpool lines. God uses mothers to form hearts, to teach grace, and to model faithfulness, often in the unseen and uncelebrated moments. That’s why we must never view motherhood as a lesser calling. It is holy ground.
Motherhood is also a mission field. It is a place where values are instilled, faith is nurtured and futures are shaped. Mothers sow seeds of faith and love, often without applause, but with eternal impact. That is ministry in its purest form.
Yet like all ministries, motherhood comes with challenges—emotional, spiritual, physical and of course financial. Many mothers carry silent burdens: exhaustion, isolation, or fear. Some are raising children alone. Others are stretched thin by the demands of modern life. That’s why lifting up mothers is not only kind—it’s a spiritual imperative.
If we truly believe motherhood is a ministry, then we must come alongside moms as co-laborers. We must be willing to support, encourage, and equip them for the long road of raising the next generation. A community should affirm that every mother matters, that her sacrifice is seen, and that she should never walk alone.
This is why pregnancy care centers—many of them quietly serving in neighborhoods across America—play an important role. They don’t just advocate for life; they walk alongside women at the beginning of their motherhood journey, often when it’s hardest. And though their work is essential, it’s only the beginning. The ongoing call for followers of Christ is to stand with mothers, not just in the moment of crisis, but through the lifelong road of parenting. To be a mother is to carry life, nurture it, and point it toward the Creator. In doing so, mothers participate in a divine partnership with God Himself—the author of life.
We must also recognize that Mother’s Day is not easy for everyone. Some mourn the loss of a child, others grieve broken relationships, and some carry the pain of unfulfilled longing. These women are no less part of the ministry of motherhood. God sees their tears, grieves with them, and draws near to them with compassion. The Church must do the same.
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As we reflect on the gift of mothers this weekend, why don’t we go beyond appreciation and step into action? Let’s behold motherhood as the God-ordained, life-shaping, soul-forming ministry it is – and then find ways to consistently support mothers in our homes, churches, and neighborhoods. We need to do this with the same intentionality we would show any missionary or pastor.
To mother is to minister. The impact of that ministry will stretch far beyond this life—into generations to come and eternity itself. Let’s put it on the pedestal it deserves.
Pastor Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel, a multi-campus church, and the founder of Jentezen Franklin Media Ministries. Each week, his television program, Kingdom Connection, is broadcast on major networks all over the world. He is also a New York Times best-selling author of several books.
