Singleness and Women's Ministry
It's hard to be single. I guess it could be worse. I'm in my 20s and am not yet considered a spinster. I can still attend young adult groups at church without getting weird looks. But what if I continue to be single into my 30s and beyond? How could that affect my relationship with the church?
From what I've seen of women's ministry, many Bible studies and fellowship are centered around a woman's relationships with her husband and children. But what if you do not have either one?
If you are used to looking to friends in college or a close-knit group at church for support, this could be alarming. Choices for ministry that deal with women relating to other women and to the world may be few and far between.
I receive emails from a group called Faith.Full, the women's community of FaithGateway. These are often encouraging and speak to me but sometimes also discuss topics that may never be applicable.
My relationship with God and the church matters whether or not I get married or have children. I hope to have a healthy relationship with a women's ministry either way.
From what I've seen of women's ministry, many Bible studies and fellowship are centered around a woman's relationships with her husband and children. But what if you do not have either one?
If you are used to looking to friends in college or a close-knit group at church for support, this could be alarming. Choices for ministry that deal with women relating to other women and to the world may be few and far between.
I receive emails from a group called Faith.Full, the women's community of FaithGateway. These are often encouraging and speak to me but sometimes also discuss topics that may never be applicable.
My relationship with God and the church matters whether or not I get married or have children. I hope to have a healthy relationship with a women's ministry either way.
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