Single Women: Challenge To The Church

Single women make up a quarter of the adult evangelical church population, compared with single men who form only a tenth. These figures have generated much debate, not least because of the problems some face finding Christian partners. So who are today's single Christian women? What issues do they face? What are they saying about the church and their place it? Based on research with nearly a hundred women, this is the first book to address the situation of these women today. It investigates key issues facing singe women, looks at singleness in biblical context, and suggests ways for the church to respond.