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                                                              Book of the Month: Jesus, Single Like Me by Kris Swiatocho, includes leadership guide

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                                                              Books/Bible Studies/Leadership Materials
                                                              Building Leaders for your Singles Ministry
                                                              • Outflow by Steve Sjogren
                                                              • Correspondance College Course on How to Start Singles Ministry by Dennis Franck
                                                              • Troublesome Bible Passages by David Watson (leaders guide)
                                                              • Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing by Geoff Surratt
                                                              • Reaching Single Adults by Dennis Franck
                                                              • Developing a Single Adult Ministry by Dennis Franck
                                                              • Growing Your Single Adult Ministry: 60 Leaders Tell You How, compiled by Jerry Jones, editor of SAM Journal
                                                              • The Idea Catalog for Single Adult Ministries, compiled by Jerry Jones, editor of Single Adult Ministries Journal
                                                              • Creative Weekends: 23 1/2 Ready-To-Use Events for Single Adult Ministry by Paul Petersen
                                                              • Giving the Ministry Away: Empowering Single Adults for Effective Leadership by Terry Hershey
                                                              • Building Your Leadership Team: 200 Practical Ideas for Single Adult Ministry by Ed Weising
                                                              • Jesus on Leadership: Becoming a Servant Leader by C. Gene Wilkes
                                                              • Developing a Divorce Recovery Ministry by Bill Flanagan
                                                              • Single and Gifted by Brown
                                                              • Baker Handbook of Single Adult Ministry by Douglas L. Fagerstrom
                                                              • Spiritual Leadership by Henry and Richard Blackaby
                                                              • John C. Maxwell- Any book is great for leaders.
                                                              • Thirsty People: Developing a Step-family ministry in your church by Jeff and Judy Parziale
                                                              • Understanding and Ministering to Step-families (CD's) by Ron Deal
                                                              • Comforting the Bereaved: For Pastors and Others Who Minister by Warren W. Wiersbe, David W. Wiersbe
                                                              • Pastoral Care for Singles Parents plus many more books on grief by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • More than "I do", A Pastor's Resource book for Pre-Marital Counseling by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • Grief Care Kit for Pastors/Churches by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • Pre-marriage/Relationship Building Kit by Within Reach
                                                              • Discovering Intimacy: Experiencing Great Commandment Love in Single Adult Relationships:
                                                                 Leader's Guide
                                                              by David Ferguson (workbook, video, and CD)


                                                               
                                                              Bible Study/Sunday School Curriculum/Small Group
                                                              • Jesus, Single Like Me by Kris Swiatocho, includes leadership guide and study questions.
                                                              • Singles & Relationships by Kris Swiatocho, Dick Purnell (downloadable small group outline)
                                                              • Lies Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss
                                                              • Before You Plan Your Wedding, Plan Your Marriage by Dr. Greg an Erin Smalley
                                                              • Any study by Beth Moore
                                                              • Having a Mary Spirit by Joanna Weaver
                                                              • He Speaks to Me by Priscilla Shirer
                                                              • Crazy Love by Francis Chen (DVD's available)
                                                              • From the Manger to the Cross, The Single Women in Jesus's Life by Kris Swiatocho
                                                              • Anything by Tommy Nelson (specific Songs of Solomon)
                                                              • The Parable of Jesus Serendipity Bible Study
                                                              • Walk on Water by John Ortberg
                                                              • Several Studies by Andy Stanley
                                                              • Thirsty Thursday's by Marcus King
                                                              • Lessons in Christian Singleness by Ernest Jefferson
                                                              • Single Identity by Ernest Jefferson
                                                              • Being Single and the Spiritual Quest by Lifeway
                                                              • Leading from your Strengths by John Trent, Rodney Cox
                                                              • Lady In Waiting by Debbie Jones, Jackie Kendall (Journal/ Study Guide Available)
                                                              • Dating with Pure Passion by Rob Eagar (DVD/Study Kit available)
                                                              • Divorce Care Bible Study
                                                              • Divorce Care for Kids Bible Study

                                                              Bible Study/Personal Devotion
                                                              • Single Supplement by Margaret Ann Howie
                                                              • After Prayer by Dr. Moses Caesar
                                                              • When God doesn't Answer Your Prayer by Jerry Sittser
                                                              • How Jesus Became Christian by Barrie Wilson
                                                              • The Allure of Hope by Jan Meyers
                                                              • Crazy Love by Francis Chan (book/DVD)
                                                              • Women Home Alone by Patrician Houck Sprinkle
                                                              • Any Study by Dick Purnell
                                                              • Learning to Love: Relationships Series by Lifeway
                                                              • One Like Jesus by Debra Farrington
                                                              • Single to God: Personal Prayers by Single Adults Through Everyday Life by Douglas L. Fagerstrom
                                                              • Single Purpose: A Devotion for Singles by H. Norman Wright
                                                              • The Single Journey by Peter Nadeau
                                                              • Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton
                                                              • 5 Languages of Apology by Gary Chapman
                                                              • Latte for One and Loving It by Tosha Williams, Melanie Dobson
                                                              • Joyfully Single in a Couples World by Harold Sala
                                                              • A Singular Devotion: 366 Portraits of Singles Who Have Changed the World by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • Single to God: 100 Personal Prayers by Single Adults by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • They Were Single Too: 8 Biblical Role Models by David Hoffeditz

                                                              Relationships (General)
                                                              • 5 Love Languages for Singles by Gary Chapmen
                                                              • Singles and Lonely: Finding the Intimacy You Desire by Jayne V. Clark
                                                              •Safe People by Dr. Henry Club and Dr. John Townsend
                                                              • Lady In Waiting by Debbie Jones, Jackie Kendall (Journal/ Study Guide Available)
                                                              • You and Your Parents: Strategies to Building and Adult Relationship by Harold Ivan Smith

                                                              Relationships (Romantic/Dating)
                                                              • Matched for Marriage, Meant for Life by Nate Stevens
                                                              • We're Just Friends and Other Dating Lies by Pastor Chuck Milian
                                                              • Unlocked: Breaking the Relationship Code by Conway and Jada Edwards
                                                              • Woman Don't Be Stupid by James Armato
                                                              • Undressed; The Naked Truth about Dating by Jason Illian
                                                              • Men Like Waffles..Women Like Spaghetti book and study guide by Bill & Pam Farell
                                                              • Love, Sex and Lasting Relationships by Chip Ingram
                                                              • 51 Good Things to Do until the Right one Comes Along by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • 10 Commandments of Dating by Ben Adams & Dr. Sam Young
                                                              • Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs and Thomas Nelson
                                                              • Rating Your Dating While You are Waiting by Ed Young, Jr.
                                                              • Men Like Waffles..Women Like Spaghetti book and study guide by Bill & Pam Farell
                                                              • Finding A Lasting Love by Dick Purnell
                                                              • Relationship Regret by Dick Purnell
                                                              • How to get a date worth keeping by Henry Cloud
                                                              • What to Do Until Loves Finds You by Michelle McKinney Hammond
                                                              • The UnGuide to Dating by Camerin Courtney, Todd Hertz
                                                              • Dating with Pure Passion by Rob Eagar (DVD/Study Kit available)
                                                              • Should I Get Married by M. Blaine Smith
                                                              • Secrets of an Irresistible Woman by Michelle McKinney Hammond
                                                              • Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott
                                                              • Knight in Shining Armor by PB Wilson
                                                              • A Good Man is Hard to Find by Jo Lynne Pool
                                                              • Finding the Love of Your Life by Neil Clark Warren
                                                              • Choosing God's Best by Dr. Don Raunikar
                                                              • Settling for Less Than God's Best by Elsa Kok
                                                              • Discovering Intimacy: Experiencing Great Commandment Love in Single Adult Relationships:
                                                                 Leader's Guide by David Ferguson (workbook, video, and CD)

                                                              • Reconcilable Differences by Jim Talley, Leslie H. Stobbe
                                                              • Smart Love: A Field Guide for Single Adults by Nancy L. Van Pelt
                                                              • Are We Compatible? by C. E. Rollins
                                                              • Any book at Les and Leslie Parrott
                                                              • Getting Along with People You Love: Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships by Marilyn Moravec
                                                              • What You Need to Know Before You Fall in Love by David Nicholson
                                                              • The Secret of Loving by Josh McDowell
                                                              • Boundaries in Dating by Henry Cloud, John Townsend
                                                              • Fit to Be Tied by Bill and Lynne Hybels
                                                              • Too Close Too Soon by Jim Talley, Bobbie Reed
                                                              • Finding Your Soulmate without Losing Your Head by Richard and Shirley Sexton
                                                              • I Kissed Dating Good-bye by Joshua Harris
                                                              • Boy Meets Girl: Say Hello to Courtship by Joshua Harris
                                                              • Should We Get Married by William P. Smith
                                                              • Who Should I Date by Jayne Clark, New Growth Press
                                                              • Watch and Pray: Red Flags in Christian Dating by Ernest Jefferson

                                                              Engagement
                                                              •IMarriage by Andy Stanley
                                                              • Before You Get Engaged by David Gudgel and Brent Gudgel
                                                              • Before You Say "I Do": A Marriage Preparation Manual for Couples by Norman Wright, Wes Roberts
                                                              • 101 Questions to Ask before You Get Engaged by H. Norman Wright
                                                              • No Longer Two: A Christian Guide for Engagement and Marriage by Brian and Barbara Edwards
                                                              • The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Of... - The Marriage Preparation Manual for Young Christian Women by Mary Taylor Williamson

                                                              Divorce/Separation/Remarriage   

                                                              • Daily Devotion for Single Mom's by Crosswalk.com. Subscribe today!
                                                              • When "I Do" Becomes "I Don't" by Laura Petherbridge
                                                              • Divorce Care: Hope, Help and Healing During and After Your Divorce by Kathy Leonard
                                                              • Before You Remarry by H. Norman Wright (workbook)
                                                              • Growing in Remarriage: Seven Keys to a Successful Second Marriage by Jim Smoke
                                                              • Hope for the Separated: Wounded Marriages Can Be Healed by Gary D. Chapman
                                                              • When the Vow Breaks: A Survival and Recovery Guide for Christians Facing Divorce by Joseph Warren Kniskern
                                                              • The Single Again Handbook: Finding Meaning and Fulfillment When You're Single Again by Thomas Jones
                                                              • Counseling and Divorce by Davd A. Thompson (resources for christian counseling)
                                                              • Counseling Families After Divorce by David R. Miller
                                                              • The Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Workbook:
                                                                 A Step-by-Step Program for Those Who Are Divorced Or Separated by Tom Whiteman, Bob Burns

                                                              • Beginning Again by Terry Hershey
                                                              • Growing Through Divorce by Jim Smoke
                                                              • Dare to Trust, Dare to Hope Again: Living With Losses of the Heart by Kari West
                                                              • Help for Parents of a Divorced Son or Daughter by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • Starting Over by Jayne Clark

                                                              Blended/Singles Parenting Families
                                                              •The Smart Step Family by Ron Deal
                                                              • New Start for Singles Mom's Starter Kit by Diane Strack
                                                              • Your Step-family Standing Strong (CD's) by Ron Deal and Dennis Rainey
                                                              • Life in a Blender: Booklet for Teens before and after their parents remarry by Ron Deal
                                                              • My Mommy is Getting Married by Pam Chambers
                                                              • When Your Parent Remarries Late in Life: Making Peace with Your Adult Stepfamily by Terri P. Smith
                                                              • Resolving Conflict in the Blended Family by Tom Frydenger, Adrienne Frydenger
                                                              • The Smart Step-Mom by Laura Petherbridge
                                                              • Singles Parents: The Hardest Job by Robert D. Jones

                                                              Grief and Loss
                                                              • Caring for Widows: You and Your Church Can Make a Difference by Wesley M. Teterud
                                                              • Comforting the Bereaved: For Pastors and Others Who Minister by Warren W. Wiersbe, David W. Wiersbe
                                                              • Griefshare: Bible study by Church Initiative
                                                              • Grieving the Death of a Mother by Harold Ivan Smith (Harold has a several books dealing with grief.)

                                                              Counseling
                                                              • Help for the Post-Abortion Woman by Teri K Reisser, Paul Reisser
                                                              • The Emotionally Destructive Relationship by Leslie Vernick
                                                              • Boundaries by Henry Cloud
                                                              • Counseling Single Adults: A Handbook of Principles and Advice by Douglas L. Fagerstrom, Jim Smoke
                                                              • Counseling Before Marriage by Everett L. Worthington, Gary R. Collins
                                                              • Counseling and Homosexuality by Earl B. Wilson
                                                              • The Bondage Breaker by Neil Anderson
                                                              • Approval Addiction by Joyce Meyer
                                                              • Weight of Grace by Paula Neall Coleman (prefer small group study)
                                                              • Bod 4 God by Pastor Steve Reynolds (individual or small group)
                                                              • New Growth Press (several books/studies on counseling)
                                                              • A Woman Who Hurts; A God Who Heals by Elsa Kok

                                                              Sexuality
                                                              • Sex and The Single Christian by Barry Colman
                                                              • Sex and The Single Purpose by Bob DeMoss
                                                              • Your Single Treasure by Rick Stedman
                                                              • The War Within by Robert Daniels
                                                              • Every Mans Battle Several Authors
                                                              • Every Woman's Battle by Several Authors
                                                              • Sex is Not the Problem, Lust Is by Joshua Harris
                                                              • No More Sheets: The Truth About Sex by Juanita Bynum
                                                              • Sex Before Marriage by Timothy Lane

                                                              Finance
                                                              • Every Single Cent by Larry Burkett and Brenda Armstrong - Guide/Bible study to help singles with budgeting.
                                                              • Financial Relief for Singles Parents by Brenda Armstrong -Guide to help single parents budget.
                                                              • The Everything Guide to Personal Finance for Single Mothers by Susan. Reynolds and Robert Bexton
                                                              • Crosswalk Online Magazine: Ton of great articles to help in this area of budgeting as a single.
                                                              • Anything by Dave Ramsey

                                                              Single Life (Purpose, Contentment, Personal Walk)
                                                              • How to Develop a Powerful Prayer Life by Dr. Gregory Frizzel
                                                              • Being Single and Satisfied by Tony Evans
                                                              • Table for One by Camerin Courtney
                                                              • The Joy of Being Saved and Single by Lawrence Moore and Shelley Jones
                                                              • The Singles Christian Woman's Fight for Focus by Sherabim Allen
                                                              • Single Adults Want to Be the Church, Too by Britton Wood
                                                              • Common Mistakes Singles Make by Mary S. Whelchel
                                                              • For Single Men and Women by John Piper (online book)
                                                              • Redeeming Singleness by Barry Danylak
                                                              • God's Call to the Single Adult by Michael Cavanaugh
                                                              •Sassy, Single & Satisfied by Michelle McKinney Hammond
                                                              • Single and Loving It by Kate McVeigh
                                                              • Heloise Household Hints for Singles by Heloise
                                                              • Holy Me? The Single Adult's Guide to the Spiritual Journey by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • 40 Something and Single by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • Reluctantly Single by Harold Ivan Smith
                                                              • Living Whole With a Better Half by Wendy Widder
                                                              • Single but Not Alone by Jane Graver
                                                              • Single and Content by Several Authors
                                                              • Singled Out For Him by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
                                                              • Singles at the Crossroads by Albert Y. Hsu
                                                              • Being Single in the Church Today by Philip Wilson
                                                              •  Who Has Your Heart by Emily E. Ryan
                                                              •  Live Like You Mean It by Kathy Troccoli