Divorced NOT Damaged For singles who have been divorced, it can feel like you always have a scarlet “D” on your chest for “Divorced.” The Christian community can often be
Divorced Singles
Singles who have been married before and are currently not married or recently separated
SINGLE. AGAIN.
We believe in marriage and that those who are married should remain so by all means. However, 45-50% of first marriages end in divorce. 24% of all singles have been divorced and those divorced from their first marriage have a median age of 30. This means that there will be many single adults who have been married in our communities that need a place to connect.
We at Table for One Ministries recommend all divorcee’s go through some type of counseling such as Divorce Care. Every divorce is different. Some involve children, some have been married for long periods of time, and others end abruptly due to infidelity.
If you are divorced, you are not “damaged goods” or a failure to God. As a believer in Christ, His love can wash away your sins, past mistakes, and mistakes you will make in the future. In Christ you can stand proud and be redeemed in Him and take steps to deepen your relationship with Him to prepare you for your future path. Divorce is ugly, messy, and no one wins. But with God’s love, you can begin to move forward in His will if you will trust Him to make decisions in your life.
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Years to Remarry after Divorce
Singles adults who are divorced remarry just over 3 years after their last divorce, on average.
Source:
Census.gov, DivorceStatistics.org
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Years Old
The median age of first-marriage divorcees in America. Divorced Single adults remarry on average just over three years after their last divorce.
Source:
Census.gov, DivorceStatistics.org
Women are more likely to initiate divorce and initiate divorce two-thirds of the time.
Source:
American Sociological Association, 2015
TFO’S STATEMENT ON MARRIAGE
Table for One Ministries’ mission is to build community for single adults through discipleship. Our ministry focus is on ministering to singles and helping them to fully realize their completeness in Christ. Yet we also affirm the importance of marriage and believe that being complete in Christ is not just for singles, but for marriages as well. Additionally, while we desire to help churches reach and minister to the ever growing single population, we want to acknowledge the importance of marriage in God’s redemptive plan for this world.
We affirm that biblical marriage is established by God as a life-long covenant between one man and one woman. Marriage is intended to be the perfect example of Christ’s relationship with his church and living example of the gospel of forgiveness, grace and mercy. The marriage relationship provides the only acceptable channel for physical intimacy between a man and woman. Additionally, marriage is God’s plan for the procreation of mankind and is vital to fulfilling His will for both mankind and his kingdom.
We believe in the institution of marriage and yet we recognize that there are many Christians who are single for numerous reasons. Our goal is to help singles to continue to grow and to desire a deep and intimate relationship with Christ now, regardless of their marital or relational status.
BLOGS FOR DIVORCED
Why do I feel so lonely? These words resonate in the hearts of not only singles but all Americans. 58% of all adults are considered lonely, and minorities are at
Regardless whether a person is completely content with being single or not, the holidays for older single adults reveal a somber truth. It is logical then to see when time
It is Saturday night and you know you should go to church tomorrow, yet you have reservations in your heart about where to go or if you should find somewhere new to
When my marriage of 14 years ended against my wishes, I drove to and from work, often not remembering how I got there. When I arrived home at the end
When is the last time you made something “Not an Option”? Truly, 100% said to yourself that under no circumstances will I ever ____. Everyone has things that are not
RESOURCES
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.
BOOKS FOR DIVORCE
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