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Welcome the The Singles Network Ministries...

a huge resource to help you start, grow and maintain or your single adult ministry. Be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter. We also appreciate any comments, suggestions or resources for our site. Thanks so much for visiting and I hope to see you at one of our training or teaching events. Kris Swiatocho, Director

Single leaders, volunteers, and pastors, don't miss this years Navigate Leadership Retreat. This years retreat has been designed to start one-day/night prior to the Labor Day retreat by Lifeway. This way you can bring your leaders early to connect with other leaders from around the country. More information?

Myth's about Single Adults, part 4
by Kris Swiatocho, published by pastors.com

Single Adults Just Need to Be Entertained
Why is it that so many pastors get rid of their single adult ministries because they think we are only about socializing? Is it because as a married person they wish they could also have some fun at church? Let me first clear up something. The success of a single adult ministry is not dependent on having any type of social persay. Read More

Bring Kris to Your City!

Did you know that besides speaking to all audiences including leaders, Kris is a comic too? Book her for you next event and you'll be cracking up with laughter.

Study: Young Couples Avoid Marriage

Not tying the knot is becoming the new norm.

In your 20s with no marriage plans on the horizon? You're not alone. Researchers from California State University recently released a report, "Knot Yet: The Benefits and Costs of Delayed Marriage in America." The report ...Read More

AMFM: The Association of Marriage and Family Ministries

AMFM is one of the most amazing ministries geared towards marriage and the family. They also have a soft place for single parent ministry. See here for a list of those they partner with and more info about their ministry.

Marry Young by Julie Shaw, Slate.com

These days, young married couples are an anomaly. In pop culture, they usually get married at a surprise wedding: Think Andy and April in Parks and Recreation or Jessa and Thomas-John (who’s not really young) in Girls. Before the bouquet toss, viewers were counting down to the divorce episode, probably because celebrities have taught us ... Read More

Are you a singles pastor, director, minister?

Check out the Metro Singles Pastors Conference/Retreat, June 30-July 4th, 2013. This year we are headed to beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. Register today!

Free Singles Retreat: June 7-9th

Check out a free singles retreat at Lake Junaluska, NC. You can stay off campus on your own or on campus for a fee. The actual retreat itself is free.

Who are Single Parents and their Families?
by James Cruise

More and more these days parents find themselves raising their children alone, by themselves as single parents. There are more single parents raising their children now than ever before. Read more

Losing Wives, Raising Kids by WRALTV.com

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — An estimated 20,000 to 30,000 men lose their wives to cancer each year in the U.S., leaving them widowed and taking care of their children alone, often with few places to turn for help. A program at the UNC Cancer Hospital is the first of its kind in the nation to reach out to the grieving fathers. Read More

Dear Kris...

Dear Kris, we've recently established a committee in our church to reach out to, specifically, single women. Since the committee is very small we are in desperate need of ideas. We've brainstormed several projects that the Lord has laid on our heart to minister to these women, but we are still ...Read More

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 NIV

Smart Stepfamilies

Great resource for single parents who wish to remarry.