The Case
For several weeks people had responded to Pastor Ken McGregor's invitation to come for prayer prior to the services. Anticipation lingered in the air at Mount Park Assembly as people expected to meet with God in tangible, yet supernatural ways.

At their monthly meeting, the worship team seemed eager to fan the flames of revival. They discussed how to allow the Holy Spirit to help them lead ...

Topics:	Change, Changes in worship, Conflict, Multiple services, Planning, Relevance, Worship style
Filters:	Changes in worship, Church board, Elder, Generational ministry, Pastor, Worship, Worship leader, Worship planning
Purpose:	Worship
References:	Hosea 10:12, Acts 3:19
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

The Case
For several weeks people had responded to Pastor Ken McGregor's invitation to come for prayer prior to the services. Anticipation lingered in the air at Mount Park Assembly as people expected to meet with God in tangible, yet supernatural ways.

At their monthly meeting, the worship team seemed eager to fan the flames of revival. They discussed how to allow the Holy Spirit to help them lead ...

Topics:	Committees, Conflict, Controversy, Fundraising, Missions, Objectives, Revivals, Spiritual direction
Filters:	Church board, Church staff, Counseling, Discipleship, Financial officer, Fundraising ministry, Spiritual director, Stewardship
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Hosea 10:12, Acts 3:19
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

For several weeks people had responded to Pastor Ken McGregor's invitation to come for prayer prior to the services. Anticipation lingered in the air at Mount Park Assembly as people expected to meet with God in tangible, yet supernatural ways.

At their monthly meeting, the worship team seemed eager to fan the flames of revival. They discussed how to allow the Holy Spirit to help them lead ...

Topics:	Intercessory prayer, Prayer, Pursuit of God, Renewal, Revivals, Spiritual formation, Spiritual passion
Filters:	Discipleship, Elder, Pastor, Pastoral care, Prayer, Shepherd, Spiritual director
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Hosea 10:12, Acts 3:19
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

One singles group will only be successful in reaching a fraction of the singles in your community. Why? Because singles have differing needs and life circumstances. The secret is variety. The more choices you provide for singles to get involved, the more singles will do so. Here's a process for creating more "entry paths" into your singles ministry, and reaching more singles as a result:

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

Has your church taken the time and care to make these necessary first moves before launching a single-adult ministry?

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

Developing and coordinating programs that meet the needs of single adults depends on recognizing how these programs can lead to balance and wholeness in the whole church. How well has our church considered how singles ministry fits into the life of the congregation?

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 best singles ministries are those that help people nurture their relationships with Jesus first. As this foundation is established, the ministry can then be a benefit in the process of self-discovery and building community.

1. How often do our pastors and staff interact with singles ministry? Are they seen as helpful or as a hindrance?
   
   
2. Are our singles activities sufficiently focused on Jesus and his teachings? Where do they fall short?
   
   

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