Summer 2009
Unmarried America: Ministry Opportunities For Today’s Church
One of the largest demographics in today’s society is single adults. The U.S. government census estimates that more than 42 percent of the population of the United States are single. Unfortunately, the church often overlooks this important segment of society. But single adults — those who have never married, are divorced, widowed, single parents — have much to contribute to the church.
Read practical articles on how to effectively minister to the young adults and single adults in your church and community by Margaret Feinberg, Dennis Franck, Linda Hardin, Rich Hurst, Don Partridge, Rick Stedman, and others.
Theme Articles
Introduction: Developing a Viable Singles Ministry
Gary R. Allen
The challenge for the church is to blend singles and married into a solid community of faith while meeting the special needs of nuclear families and young and single adults.
Unmarried America: How Single Adults Are Changing The Face of the U.S. and What It Means for the Church
Rich Hurst
The question today is: How can we use the lessons learned — or missed — by those who focused on single adult ministry in earlier decades?
The Hidden Mission Field: Reaching Out to Young Adults and Single Adults
Dennis Franck
Through prayer and strategic planning, this hidden mission field can become a ministry force in your church.
What Twentysomethings Wish You Knew
Margaret Feinberg
If you are wondering how to relate to this new breed of young adults — and build bridges into their hearts and lives — here are a few insiders’ tips.
Bridging the Generations: Young Adult and Single Adult Ministry Prepares the Church of Today for Tomorrow
Jerry Brooks, Scott Erickson, Joe Fuiten, Eddie De La Rosa, with Scott Harrup
To ask for a common denominator among these four pastors might seem a trick question. But a critical link between them is the need to reach and disciple a key segment of U.S. society — single young adults.
How to Win the Heart of Your Senior Pastor for Singles Ministry
Rick Stedman
Here are three keys to unlocking your pastor’s heart toward singles ministry.
Strengthening the Church Today and Building the Church for Tomorrow
Interview With Darcy Decker, Lindsay Fosner, Sam Miller, Reza Zadeh
Here is a candid conversation with four leading young adult and single adult pastors you don’t want to miss.
Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Starting a Young Adult Ministry
Jason Bowman
By following these simple steps you will be on your way to beginning a fruitful ministry for young adults.
Single Adults — Gifted and Giving
Tim Mclauchlin
Single adults are gifted and giving. Here is how they can help you grow your church.
Remaining Pure in a Sexually Charged World
Sy Rogers
How pastors can help young adults and single adults in the church who struggle with sexual sin find hope and healing.
Salvation for the Single-Parent Family
Lois Breit
What can your church do for the single-parent families looking for answers and help? More than you can possibly imagine.
Life in the Blender: Ministering to the Needs of Blended Families
Don Partridge
Few in society more closely fit the bill of being brokenhearted and bruised as single parents and members of stepfamilies. Will working with stepfamilies and single parents become a predominant ministry in your church?
Get Over the Numbers — Reaching Young and Single Adults in the Smaller Church
Brandon Searles
Here are four steps to implementing a new or improving an existing single adult and young adult program in the smaller church.
Single Does Not Mean Alone
Scott Harrup
The personal journey of recovery of three single adults points to the restorative power singles ministry offers, both to group members and the community.
In Closing: Connecting Young and Single Adults With Christ
Rod Loy
From the General Superintendent
Divorce and Remarriage: Ministering to Those Who Have Experienced This Trauma
Interview With George O. Wood
Column Articles
Theological Enrichment
Communicating Spirit Baptism in Fresh New Ways
Gary Grogan
The Greatest Challenges Of Pastoral Care
“Innocence Lost” Helping Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Marnie Ferree
Ministry And Medical Ethics
The Emotional Health Needs of Young Adults and Singles
Christina M.H. Powell
Q&A For The Pastor’s Wife
Compared to Previous Pastor’s Wife
Gabriele Rienas
Everything But Preaching
Dealing With Needy People
Dick Hardy
Clergy, Church & Law
Substantiating Charitable Contributions
Richard R. Hammar
Original Wisdom
Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944)
“The Positive Proclamation of Pentecost”
Douglas Jacobsen
Iuniversity:
Empowering Collegians for Christ
Want To Leave a Legacy? Mentor University Students
Harvey A. Herman
Sourdough, AK
The Devil and Doctor Jones
Jack Aiken And Torry “Moose” Martin
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