Experiences of Single People in Church Life (with Andy Robinson)

How can churches care for single people as part of the entirety of the flock? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) is joined by Andy Robinson (Training Director, South Central Gospel Partnership and Living Out) to talk about how churches can include single people in church life and care for them well. 00:00 - Introduction02:44 - Do we value families over single people?08:24 - Family in the New Testament13:40 - Different experiences of singleness17:04 - Caring for single people as church leaders20:59 - Making space for friendship building27:52 - Singleness for those married to unbelievers You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Resources mentioned in this episode This Momentary Marriage, John Piper (desiringgod.org) About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠the FIEC YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter