*Shaunie Henderson is enjoying life as a married woman, but that peace of mind did not come without a fair share of ups and downs that could’ve halted her life journey with her husband, Pastor Keion Henderson of Houston, TX-based Lighthouse Church and Ministries.
Yet the pair are still here, and thriving individually and as a unit. As heads of the church, the Hendersons are often busy with a bit of time to enjoy the fruits of their labor and spending time together. As Keion points out, time management is essential when handling the multiple factors that affect their work outside of marriage.
“We all have to manage multiple things,” the former “Basketball Wives” fixture told MadameNoire. “You must manage yourself; if you have a significant other, you must manage that. I don’t see it as a daunting task that I, as an individual, must overcome. It’s a part of life. Everybody has to be multi-faceted.”
“My wife and I try to make sure that we recognize that the Internet is not our relationship. That the church is not our relationship. That people’s opinions, they are not our relationship. We met each other. We chose this journey together and did what we had to stay on the original ship. We don’t let water in the ship. As best we can, we keep the ship in the water,” he explained, “We try to communicate as often as possible about threats and realize we’re both human. We give each other as much grace as it takes to allow the other person to arrive at the best version of themselves. And so, we have different methods and tools, but that’s ultimately our goal.”
with her role as First Lady, Shaunie has adjusted to what comes with the title as she keeps who she is a person while evolving as a woman. The 50-year-old mother of five will provide a peek in into her relationship with her husband when they share what they’ve learned in their union to others experiencing their own love journey at the 2025 Cry Out Con, which will take place May – 1 in Houston.
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Prior to the annual conference, the couple opened up to MadameNoire, providing tips for those looking to put God at the center of their union before “I do’s” are exchanged.
Here are highlights from their interview:
Remain True To Yourself
Managing the expectations of others can be overwhelming, which is why Shaunie says remaining true to who she is as a person has been her saving grace.
At the same time, she says she is encouraged to show up as a better version of herself, whether that means enhancing her relationships as a sister, mother, friend, etc.
Define Marriage With Your Spouse
“The other thing my wife and I always try to tell folks is just because I’m a pastor and just because she’s a First Lady, that doesn’t mean that your faith isn’t tested,” said Pastor Keion. “I mean, my definition of marriage is the collision of two histories, everything my wife ever went through and everything she ever runs into, everything I’ve ever gone through and everything I am. And sometimes compatibility isn’t the outcome.”
Communication Is Key
For the Hendersons, effectively communicating with one another is one of the golden rules of their relationship.
“We try to have a designated day that we sit down and talk, but with our life, travel, and schedule, that day and time can change,” said Shaunie. “We are intentional about our communication, talking, and not waiting. We’re good about sending little things we read or find important to each other.”
Keep God At The Center Of It All
Faith is a component that is necessary in a relationship, according to First Lady Shaunie Henderson.
“It is a must,” she said. “Now that I’ve experienced just knowing that your spouse is praying for you and covering you in a way that isn’t just a physical safety net, which I believe, as women, we still need. As women, we need to feel safe, and once you feel safe, you’re OK with being vulnerable. You’re OK with being guided. You’re OK with being led. Having a spiritual component in your marriage is another layer of safety, as is knowing that my husband prays for me, that he covers me. I don’t even know how to describe that he looks out for me in another realm.”
For more of Shaunie’s must knows before saying “I Do,” click here.
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