Dating and the Church: How Should the Church Treat Singles?
Simply starting a ministry with a name doesn’t mean you’ll attract young adults. Focus on providing for and meeting needs to bring the gospel message to young adults near your church.
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Never Married
Singles who have never been married and may choose never to marry makeup who we consider “single.” As a never-married single adult, you may or may not be looking for someone to share life with. Be Complete in Christ and nothing else. Embrace your table for one!
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More Adults Live Alone
Number of people who lived alone in 2021. They comprised 28 percent of all households, up from 17 percent in 1970.
America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2021
Adults 18+ Single
Unmarried people in America 18 and older in 2021. This group comprised 53 percent of all U.S. residents 18 and older.
America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2021
Singles are Female
53% of unmarried U.S. residents 18 and older were women in 2021; 47 percent were men.
America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2021
Twice as Many Singles Rent as Married Adults
Unmarried adults are more likely to rent their homes than married couples. In 2020, 54% of unmarried adults rented their homes, compared to 28% of married couples.
Census 2022
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Resources to Reach Singles
At Table for One Ministries we are comprised of seminary professors, ministers, doctoral students, and lay leaders passionate about reaching singles. We also have done ministry for decades and know that even the most seasoned of leaders can use a helping hand sometimes. Our Ministry wants to help you get the tools you need to reach singles in your area.
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Adults in America
Your community is more single than married.