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SAM Startup Series: 13 Steps to Organizing a Singles Conference

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Singles conferences have proven to be powerful and encouraging opportunities for both fellowship and spiritual growth. Singles from every situation – divorced, never married or widowed – have been richly blessed during these conferences. Many have made life-changing decisions which have enriched their lives. If you have never been to a singles conference, I encourage you to […]

SAM Startup Series: The Basics of SAM

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You see the need. Perhaps you are single yourself and long for a ministry that speaks to your situation specifically. You see other singles that could benefit from the fellowship too. Maybe you even dream about reaching lost singles in your community. But where do you start? Let’s talk a little about the basics of […]

SAM Startup Series: Why Should I Start a Singles Ministry?

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Letting Go of Stereotypes I have heard a fair share of stereotypes about Single Adult Ministry (SAM) and, based on my own experiences (and those of others involved in this ministry), I have found it to be one of the most misunderstood ministries within the church. There are many who cast it aside as a glorified matchmaking club […]

My SAM Story: Catch Me If You Can! (Vonda Guidry)

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My first encounter with a singles group was one that will forever be etched in my memory. One evening I was sitting with two of my friends on a bench on the Texas Bible College campus just talking when three elderly ladies came running up to us and invited us to “A Singles Event!” They […]