For the local church to effectively minister to single adults today, there are several principles that need to be discussed and resolved by church leaders.

Many times church leadership thinks young single adults should either "grow up" or "settle down and get married" before they are mature enough or eligible to be in key ...

Topics:	Attitudes, Culture, Demographics, Measuring ministry, Outreach, Retention, Singles
Filters:	Church board, Outreach, Pastor, Pastoral care, Singles ministry, Small group leader, Volunteer
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Hosea 10:12, 1 Corinthians 9:20, Philippians 1:25
Date Added:	January 02, 2008

Ministry to single adults defies simple, pat answers because the singles themselves can be such a complex group. Yet there are a set of realities that can help a church build meaningful ministry to meet the needs of these important people. How capable is our church in offering ministry in harmony with these realities?

Adapted from Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the 21st Century (Baker ...

Topics:	Attitudes, Culture, Demographics, Measuring ministry, Outreach, Retention, Singles
Filters:	Church board, Outreach, Pastor, Pastoral care, Singles ministry, Small group leader, Volunteer
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Hosea 10:12, 1 Corinthians 9:20, Philippians 1:25
Date Added:	January 02, 2008

Single adults need the spiritual instruction, spiritual and relational involvement, and community that the church can and should provide as much as or perhaps more than married adults do. They have a need to be connected to and become part of a family. This need may become apparent in a church if some single adults are vocal about this desire. But if it does not surface, that does not mean the desire ...

Topics:	Attitudes, Culture, Demographics, Measuring ministry, Outreach, Retention, Singles
Filters:	Church board, Outreach, Pastor, Pastoral care, Singles ministry, Small group leader, Volunteer
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Hosea 10:12, 1 Corinthians 9:20, Philippians 1:25
Date Added:	January 02, 2008

The red leather Bible on my bookshelf evokes twinges of regret. It belongs to Steve, a seminary student who volunteered on our youth ministry team nearly 15 years ago.

As a full-time intern, I was responsible for growing a ministry to a large suburban high school. I had recruited Steve and I admired his heart for God. Together, we decided he would focus on building relationships with the senior boys. ...

Topics:	Development, Management, Motivation, Recognition, Recruiting, Retention, Volunteers
Filters:	Church board, Management, Pastor, Service, Volunteer
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	1 Corinthians 12:7-11
Date Added:	April 01, 2008