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If yiou were to join a 30+ Singles Group at chruch what would it look like?
Posted : 22 Nov, 2011 07:25 PM

Are there singles events at your church? Do they interest you? Does it include men of your age? Women of your age?



So myself and a few girlfriends would like to pray over a singles ministry which is much needed in our area. We have an idea of what would make women comfortable in such events but what is on the guys mind?



Are you comfortable with inter denominational?

What days of the week works best?

What venue would you like to see?

Should there always be social time (like hospitality)?

What forum would attract you? (bulletin ads, Facebook)?



Help me create a terrific ministry~ Help me brainstorm. Any input would mean so much to me. Thank you guys for your time and thought.

God Bless

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If yiou were to join a 30+ Singles Group at chruch what would it look like?
Posted : 22 Nov, 2011 07:58 PM

I have been a part of two successful singles ministries. To have a successful ministry you need to offer many different opportunities for singles to get together. If you can have a singles Sunday School class, that is the best start. You can also have weekly or bi-weekly Bible studies sometime during the week. You should also plan at least a monthly even such as hiking, going to a museum, or simply throwing a party, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. You will want to offer up a variety of things and let people pick and choose what they want to go to.

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If yiou were to join a 30+ Singles Group at chruch what would it look like?
Posted : 22 Nov, 2011 09:32 PM

I know I'm a girl, and you didn't ask for a girl's input on this topic, but Cobbler just described the singles group at my church...and it's pretty successful. There are about 12 members who are very faithful, and several more who come once in a while. Everyone is between the ages of 25 and 31, though, so we might be a bit younger than what you are envisioning for your group. There is a good mix of girls and guys. (And even though we are technically a "Baptist" group, we have a few different denominations represented, especially for our weekly Bible studies and social outings.)

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Posted : 23 Nov, 2011 12:44 AM

Actually, there is one major thing that I forgot. You have to have people who are dedicated to lead the group. It will go nowhere if there isn't anyone who cares about it. I have also been in several singles group where the church gave the singles class to the intern because no one wanted it. That was a pathetic class.



Good luck getting it started.

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Posted : 23 Nov, 2011 09:10 AM

I am female and have only been in baptist churches. Those are the only perspectives I bring to the table.



I agree with what has already been said. Starting with a class on Sunday and studies during the week. Pick a day that members can attend and invite others to come. It may be easier to have them led by a female on one day and location for females, then have another led by a male at a different location and time for males. Everything said should be kept confidential, so that everyone will be willing to share.



Activities should depend on the group and what people in the group like to do. Sometimes you can have one person interested in ac activity be the lead for that outing (baseball game involves securing tickets, dinner at someone's house means coordinating the food signup, etc). As a body of believers, you should also have an opportunity for service (homeless shelter, nursing homes, etc). I have seen one church that has lots of people from the singles department (all ages apparently) members of their facebook page. They also invite others that have been part of the church and friends to be involved in their activities. It is not a closed group, but a friendly one. You do notice that there are core members that start activities, encourage others, and are really connected to what is going on in the church.

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If yiou were to join a 30+ Singles Group at chruch what would it look like?
Posted : 23 Nov, 2011 02:18 PM

cannot say i have ever been to one,if i was going to start one i would hitchhike it before/after previously existing scheduled services,i.e. singles potluck after church,or before wednesday night service/bible study,or maybe even a potluck breakfast before church on sunday's,as far as activities,i am kinda stumped? may the LORD bless You best in this endeavor...

p.s. maybe a friday saturday night thing,like at Our Church we have a SatNite Movie/Fellowship? but i think we gonna turn that into SatNite Soup Kitchen,Fellowship w/ Movie :D

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Posted : 24 Nov, 2011 07:28 PM

Cobbler,

thank you vor your insightful input. Would there perhaps be a website or information I may view on these successful groups you mention? Thank you for your assistance.

Blessings,

Giraffe.

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Posted : 24 Nov, 2011 07:32 PM

Again, Cobbler thank you for your imput. I may ask for those responding to this forum view my proposal that I will bring forward. I do not think I am qualified to lead; but I do think I can build and orchestrate the development of such a group. Please pray for Long Island and the development of such a group. :prayingm:

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