The Singles Network Ministries/Kris Swiatocho

Welcome to The Singles Network Ministries

We are the largest resource in the world for ministry to and for single and young adults. We are designed to help you start, grow, and maintain your single adult ministry. Sign up for our monthly newsletter and/or join our prayer team. We also appreciate any comments, suggestions, support, and resources for our site. Thanks so much for visiting, and we hope to see you at one of our training or teaching events. —Kris Swiatocho, Director

Joining Forces for Hurricane Relief

Hi friends, this is Kris with Kris Swiatocho Ministries and The Singles Network Ministries. So thankful to Columbia Metro Baptist Association who wants to help with the ongoing needs in WNC regarding Hurricane Relief. Watch the short interview here.

To read more about the Hurricane Relief we are doing, click here.

Growing Your Singles Ministry by Growing Men

by Kris Swiatocho

As a leader and teacher of single adult ministry for the last 30 years, I get asked repeatedly how to start a singles ministry. At least 8 out of 10 of those asking are women. Women who have a passion and heart to reach singles. Women who themselves see the need in the church. Women often get tired of waiting for their pastors to start something—women who are headed for failure because they lack the crucial parts needed for success. Besides consistent prayer, church support, and the ability to build leaders, successful singles ministry, I have found, has the best success rate when co-led by male and female leaders. Read More

Do You Know Your Why?

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Failures of Being a Single Dad

by Matt Haviland, A Father's Walk

As a single father, I can easily see where being a single parent can be synonymous with failure. I mean, even in my own life, I have put my daughter in a situation where she will not grow up with me at home full-time. There will be weekends and events I want to take her to that may not happen because of parenting time; I do not have the opportunity to put her to bed every night and pray with her; and even recently- I enrolled her in intramural basketball, and she will only get to play in the games every other Saturday all because of my selfishness, the fact that I gave in to lustful flesh and had a child out of wedlock. I am such a loser. Read More

How do I talk to my pastor about starting a singles ministry? How to deal with difficult singles? How do I market our ministry? My singles never want to do anything? How do I build leaders? Get the answers to these questions and much more. Read More

Overcomer: The Names of God

Intentional Relationships: Do I Still Need a List?

by Kris Swiatocho, Director and Pastor Dan Houk

QUESTION: I attend a large church with many singles but have not yet met anyone I want to get to know better. I wonder if my “list” is too strict. After studying Intentional Relationships, I understand that building friendships is important. I should be his intentional friend and ask those numerous questions you included in the book. However, I struggle to meet anyone I feel drawn to, let alone start an Intentional Friendship™. Is there something wrong with me? In a world filled with singles, I should be making friends easily. Kris and Dan, can you help me understand what I might be doing wrong? Read More

Single Adult Ministry Training in Uganda

Today, we focused on the importance of wisdom and encouragement in managing relationships with former spouses. We also discussed the significance of living out the fruit of the Spirit in our daily lives, especially during challenging times in relationships. I am so thankful for the great turnout and the valuable input from everyone. Read More

How to Start a Singles Ministry

We're a phone call away to help you get started!

Study includes free online leaders guide.

It's simpler than you think. Start with Intentional Relationships for Singles 12-week study. What will this do for you?
• Gather singles and young adults from all ages and walks of life.
• Heal, restore, and renew relationships including family, friends, work and romance.
• Bring health to your singles ministry and your church.
• Build community

Once you have started your Intentional Relationship course, here are some other resources:

Watch these videos in order:

>More videos from Kris: Live@5, Leadership, Teaching
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Download these free outlines by Kris Swiatocho:

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Leaders That Last 6-Week Curriculum $59

For groups starting or wanting to grow, don't forget about "Leaders That Last" Curriculum by Kris Swiatocho. A great 6-week study/training that will take your leadership from the basics of their calling into singles ministry to building the team.

LaborDaySingles.org Registration is now Open!

Gone Too Soon!

I met Shana more than a decade ago. At that time, she was a newly married woman in her 40s, excited about embarking on a new adventure after being single for so long. Even though she was now married, she still felt a strong connection to singles and understood their pursuit of marriage, along with the journey to get there. Her ministry quickly grew, and she positively impacted thousands through her advice, counseling, and guidance. Shana also became a published author, a sought-after speaker, and an effective communicator. Read More

Ministry of the Month: Single Over 30

The Challenges of Dating Later in Life

by Shana Schutte

Jenna, Elisabeth, John, and Suzanne all thought they would have found Mr. or Mrs. Right years earlier, but life didn’t turn out as planned. By now, these thirty- and forty-somethings have all been playing the dating game a lot longer than they’d care to admit.

But first, let’s set the record straight: This group may feel frustrated with their dating choices, but they’re still a happy, emotionally well-adjusted bunch who all want to marry. Moreover, they have good jobs, attend church regularly, and are responsible, civic-minded citizens. Still, their marital status begs each one to confront the one maddeningly elusive question: Why haven’t I found my true love?