44% of U.S. adults are single or single again (18+). [1]
Unmarried households now outnumber married households.[1] Why do many churches design programs that only target 56% of the U.S. adult demographics
and exclude the specific needs and interests of the other 44% of the U.S. adult demographics?
Where should Single Adults go to receive
Biblical understanding and perspective
about the following issues?
• Pre-marital education • Re-Marital education • Singleness in a family-oriented church
• Dating/dating again • Relating to the former spouse • Learning to forgive the ex
• Shared parenting • Blending families • Healthy step-parenting
• Adjusting to Widowhood • Rearing kids alone
• Accepting Singleness • Sexuality and Singleness • Peer Friendships
• Relating to married adults as a single adult
• Financial issues as a single • Career choice as a single
• Loneliness • Learning to trust again
• Divorce Recovery • Grief Recovery[1]
Are churches interested in the spiritual well-being of Single Adults?
Where are Single Adults getting their information if not from the church?
"FILM OVERVIEW: According to US Census data, approximately 100 million single adults now live in the United States, representing 45% all US households. 40% of all births now come from unmarried parents. And while the numbers of single adults climb each year, the Christian Church’s sermons and programs often lack inclusiveness. How can the Church nurture the Biblical concept of family while recognizing that single adults fill a larger portion of the pews? What role can single adults take to bless the Church and their local community?
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"Disenfranchised?" "Why do many churches design programs for every other age group or demographic, but are seemingly reluctant to plan anything of importance for the specific needs and interests of Single Adults?"
(PPT) Trends Affecting Single Adult/Young Adult Ministry A Look At Recent Trends Affecting 21st Century Adults (by Dennis Franck, National Director, Assemblies of God Single Adult/Young Adult Ministries, Springfield, MO)
(PDF) Singular Opportunity: Reaching Unmarried America
(by By Earl Creps, Enrichment, Summer 2000, pp. 46-50. Earl Creps, Ph.D., is director of the Doctor of Ministry Program in Pentecostal Leadership at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. 1435 N. Glenstone,
Springfield, MO 65802. 1-800-467-AGTS. www.agts.edu)
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Audio:What I Wish I Knew When I Began a SAM
(Dennis Franck is the National Director for the Assemblies of God Single Adult/Young Adult Ministries, Springfield, MO.)
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Audio:Pitfalls in SAM
(Dennis Franck is the National Director for the Assemblies of God Single Adult/Young Adult Ministries, Springfield, MO.)
BUILDING YOUR SINGLES MINISTRY Articles by Kris Swiatocho, Director of From His Hands Ministries,
and Articles By Other Authors.
The Singles Network Ministries (www.TheSinglesNetwork.org )
2664 Timber Drive, Suite 307 Garner, NC 27529
Teachings from Singles Alive! Key to Faith Ministries: •Finding Joy In the Journey•Pressing Through to Victory •Slaying the Dragon of Loneliness•The Heart of the Matter •Will You Be Ready When Opportunity Knocks?•Father [God] Knows Best •Match Made In Heaven•The Fear Factor•The Dating Game •Boundaries in Dating, parts 1 - 3: • Part 1 - "Guidelines for Meeting Someone New" •Part 2 - "Whom Should I Date" •Part 3 - "Dealing with False Hope, Blame and Disrespect in Relationships"
For Single Men and WomenAnd the Rest of Us(by John Piper) (PDF)
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Disenfranchised?Why do many churches design programs for every other age group or demographic, but are seemingly reluctant to plan anything of importance for the specific needs and interests of Adult Singles?
(Singles With A Mission, facebook.com)
