Single-Minded Service: Rediscovering the Essential Role of Singles in Kingdom Leadership

Lewie Clark

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Single-Minded Service: Rediscovering the Essential Role of Singles in Kingdom Leadership

Single-Minded Service: Rediscovering the Essential Role of Singles in Kingdom Leadership

Lewie Clark

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Empowering Singles for Ministry Impact
Marriage is a good gift from God and should be esteemed, but is it the best indicator of a man or woman's fitness for kingdom service? Despite their dedication and immense potential, single Christians often find themselves overlooked and underutilized in ministry leadership roles.
In Single-Minded Service, Lewie Clark draws on biblical insights and historical examples, revealing the essential roles that singles have played--and can still play--in advancing the kingdom of God. He argues that in certain situations, singleness can enhance ministry effectiveness. Clark doesn't just critique the current state; he offers a clear, actionable vision for how the church can empower singles to take their rightful place in leadership, following in the footsteps of single leaders like Paul and Barnabas. Whether you are single or married, discover how embracing the gifts and callings of singles can lead to a more effective ministry.

About the Author

Lewie Clark is a disciple-maker whose heart is to see the next generation follow Jesus. Lewie has pastoral experience in large churches, small churches, church planting, and in higher education. Since 2005, Lewie has trained men and women to make disciples in cross-cultural and urban communities with Icon Ministries in Chicago.


Tim Grissom is a freelance writer who lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is the coauthor of the best-selling book, Seeking Him. Tim loves to help people understand how deeply the Bible speaks to the issues of life and to encourage them to find their rest in God.

Critical Reviews

Would your church hire single Saint Paul as pastor? How about young unwed Amy Carmichael to lead a mission? The data says no, and that's not just bad for all our Amys and Pauls-it's a disaster for the spread of the gospel. Sociological headwinds are converging. We must stop sidelining our fastest growing demographic. This book is a wakeup call to Protestants to rethink the sacred role of celibacy for mission.

-Del Fehsenfeld III, Life Action Ministries

The bias is real. I spent years helping hundreds of churches find senior pastors, and not one of them would consider an unmarried candidate. And yet for more than forty years I've watched Lewie Clark pastor, lead and disciple others (myself included). As a single, never-married man, the biblical insights Lewie brings regarding singleness need to be heard by the Church.

-Tim Stevens, CEO & Founder, LeadingSmart

Publishing Information

Publisher: William Carey Publishing
Pub date: 2024-12-10
Length: 64 pages

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