Singles Ministry Handbook

In a family-oriented world, single adults often feel left out. They have special ministry needs that the church is called to address. The Baker Handbook of Single Adult Ministry is now available in trade paper. This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of ministry with single adults, including contributions from thirty-five leaders in single adult ministry. The wide range of subjects includes community service, prayer and discipleship, dating and marriage, retreats, organizing a divorce recovery workshop, leadership teams, ministry to single parents, and much more. The forty-five chapters of the book are organized into seven parts designed to help readers zero in on their particular ministry needs.

Although 44 percent of all adults are unmarried, most churches are focused on marriage and families--and so miss many opportunities to reach out as well as to benefit from all that singles can offer to the church. Here at last is an up-to-date, comprehensive handbook to single adult ministry. Based on his over twenty-five years of experience, Dennis Franck offers church leaders guidance on all aspects of this often-overlooked ministry, including: -understanding singles' diverse life situations and needs -developing a biblical philosophy of ministry -the practical aspects of building a ministry Pastors and lay leaders will gratefully welcome this new in-depth resource to guide their ministry to, for, and through single adults.

Albert Y. Hsu provides a balanced, biblical understanding of Christian singleness that debunks the myth of the "gift of singleness" and honors singleness as a status equal to marriage. Includes an interview with John Stott.

A practical resource for developing congregational stability, this updated book guides your church toward being capable of encouraging and sustaining healthy family life.

The need for successful traveling ministers is greater now than ever before. As an individual accepts his or her calling to minister the gospel, there are some important principles and practices one must adhere to in order to ensure they maximize their efforts in fulfilling the Great Commission. There have been hundreds, if not thousands of men and women who have been called to ministry and falter along the way as a result of not knowing how to structure their ministry and develop it into an organization that is built to last. With over sixteen years developing my own itinerant ministry, this book is a collection of experiences and thoughts beneficial for anyone interested in developing a thriving itinerant ministry. It includes forms, contacts of organizations, associations and companies useful for the travelling minister. In this book you will learn about: 1. Financing your itinerant ministry 2. Marketing your ministry for growth 3. The Place of Prayer in a Minister’s Life 4. Habits of a Successful Travelling Minister 5. Common Problems Some Traveling Ministers Face And much, much more... This book was written for those who want to be achievers, to do more, to grow, learn to be better and live richer and fuller lives as they maximize their potential in the calling of God upon their lives.

Scripture instructs women to minister to each other as well as the rest of the body of Christ. Women's Ministry Handbook is a practical, up-to-date resource designed to help the Christian woman of the 90's fulfill this biblical command.