Episode 6: On Pastoring Singles
We just released a Journal with close to 20 articles on Pastoring Singles. Because the Journal was Mark’s idea, Jonathan sat down with him to ask questions on the topic. (Listen here on iTunes.)
SHOW NOTES:
– Why a Journal on singles? (0:40)
– What are the biggest challenges and benefits of pastoring singles (1:30)
– How do you simultaneously affirm marriage while not undermining God’s distinct purposes for singles? (3:20)
– When do you encourage someone to remain single? How do you encourage them to make the most of their singleness? (8:10)
– How can singles be integrated into a congregation? (12:15)
– What about single elders/pastors? (14:00)
– For the single who feels left out, what should a church do? (15:55)
– What do you do when you inherit a church with a robust singles program? (18:10)
– Why “your sex life is your identity” is a satanic lie. (20:45)
* * * * *
Listen to the other episodes of Pastors’ Talk here.