Introduction
“The vast majority of evangelical and
Pentecostal churches of any denomination are ‘marriage and family focused.’
That in itself is not a bad posture. Most Christian leaders understand the
importance of marriage and the church’s role in strengthening the family unit.
The unfortunate reality, however, is that our marriage and family emphasis many
times does not include single adults. This is not necessarily by design but is
often by ignorance and neglect.” Dennis Franck, the national director of single adult
ministries for the Assemblies of God denomination.
Addressing
the needs of matured unmarried persons in the church has been one of the
challenges the Church has faced for many years. This group of people represents a variety of
ages, have multiplicity of life experiences and face a diversity of challenges.[i]
The importance
of biblical marriage has facilitated the setup of some forums in the Church to
support singles ready for marriage and married couples to strengthen their
marriages. In the millennial age, many young people get married well after
their thirties. The reality of divorce and separation in the church and
unfortunate incidences of widowhood, has led to the emergence of a proportion
of the church population being in the category of unmarried adult.
I would like
to articulate some of the challenges (and there are different challenges for
the different circumstances of unmarried matured adults) I have observed and
even experienced as a matured divorced mother –as such within the category of
unmarried adult - within the congregation of believers. I will end by
articulating my vision for nurturing and embracing (in every way)
unmarried matured Christians in the body of Christ. I hope this will challenge spiritual leaders to do more for those in God has entrusted to them.
For unmarried matured singles in the Christendom, join me as we take the world for Yeshua! Unapologetic. Confident. Loving this season of our life.
I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©
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