Church of the Nazarene statistics reveals that most of our churches average less than 100 in attendance. Single adults attend some of these churches. How does a small church provide a specific ministry to single adults? Will they attend if there are less than 10 people present?

One response to this dilemma is to network with other churches in the community to provide Single Adult Ministries (SAM). In some areas, this may mean combining with other Nazarene churches and in others forming a trans-denominational SAM. Here are guidelines to help create a multi-church SAM.

1.  Start by talking with your pastor or appropriate staff member. Share your vision for this ministry and how it can result in church growth. One question you may hear will relate to possibility that participants will change churches. Share your experience or the following information.  Click here to read the entire article.