Being single in the church can seem like a “waiting room” for those who have entered adulthood but haven’t found a spouse. For those who haven’t figured out their life yet, welcome to singleness.
But the singles in your church are gifts, not consolation prizes. How do you care for the singles of your church without them feeling like they’re attending a Christian speed-dating event?
I don’t know what your church does, whether it’s singles ministry or events. But many churches would be helped by watching how you care for singles, not just what you do for them.
1. WATCH YOUR TONE
How would you preach this to your singles? In 1 Corinthians 7:8–9, Paul, a single man, says, “I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them if they remain as I am. But if they do not have self-control, they should marry, since it is better to marry than to burn with desire.”
Usually, we’re quick to jump to the latter half, that people who lack self-control should marry. That’s true, but let’s not skip verse 8. Paul’s preference for singleness may not be shared by some singles, but his perspective is that singleness itself is good.
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