A Match Made in Heaven: How Singles and the Church Can Live Happily Ever After [Paperback]

Wendy Widder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 16, 2003

Singles and the church may seem to go together like a grilled steak at a vegetarian party but God has a radically different plan . . . one where everyone truly belongs in the family of God. (20040603)

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a must read for any person serving in the role of a single's ministry as a leader. And it is a must read for singles everywhere. (Teens 4 Jesus 20040603)

ìIn the growing body of Christian literature for singles, it is refreshing to find a book that looks beyond dating or personal contentment and considers Christian stewardship of singleness and how it fits into Godís larger plan. (David K. "Kelly" Fath, Jr Calvary Church, Fruitport, Michigan )

ìThis book identifies missed opportunities and mistakes on all sides and provides a blueprint for building a stronger, richer, more Christlike church family. (Jeanine Hill PR professional and single adult church member )

No matter the size of the church, you will have singles; therefore you need to read this book. (MARBC Messenger )

From the Back Cover

Singles and the church—a match made in heaven? Singles and the church go together like grilled steaks and vegetarians.

It’s true that singles don’t fit in the church—at least, not in the family-focused church we know. But maybe that’s not what the church is supposed to be. Maybe God has something else in mind for His church, the Family of God. Maybe God has in mind a place where everyone belongs—and that includes you!

This engaging book dares you to believe that things can, and should, be radically different between singles and the church. There is a way you can make the dream come true.

 “Essential reading for singles looking for their place in the church and for church leaders wanting to welcome them.”

—Albert Y. Hsu
Author of Singles at the Crossroads

“This book identifies missed opportunities and mistakes on all sides and provides a blueprint for building a stronger, richer, more Christlike church family."

—Jeanine Hill
PR professional and single adult church member

“In the growing body of Christian literature for singles, it is refreshing to find a book that looks beyond dating or personal contentment and considers Christian stewardship of singleness and how it fits into God's larger plan.”

— David K. "Kelly" Fath, Jr.
Singles Leader, Calvary Church, Fruitport, Michigan

The wearer of six bridesmaid dresses, Wendy Widder knows the single life. She also knows the church after spending a lifetime there in both volunteer and paid positions—and she believes more than ever that the two go together. Wendy graduated from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, and is completing a Master of Divinity degree at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. She is the author of Living Whole Without a Better Half.

(20040603)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications; 1st Edition 1 2 3 4 5 edition (September 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825441129
• ISBN-13: 978-0825441127
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling and timely recommendation, January 15, 2004

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This review is from: A Match Made in Heaven: How Singles and the Church Can Live Happily Ever After (Paperback)

A Match Made In Heaven: How Singles And The Church Can Live Happily Ever After by Wendy Widder is a compelling and timely recommendation of how unmarried, divorced, and widowed parishioners and the Christian church can and should serve one another better. Though the community churches have traditionally been family-oriented, an unfortunate yet common occurrence is that these churches have begun to substitute programs for relationships when it comes to the unmarried. A Match Made In Heaven is an inspired and inspiring exploration of positive alternatives to enhance and strengthen the bond of the single person with the rest of the Christian congregation through the auspices of the community church.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wisdom for the church, November 13, 2003

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mike wittmer (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Match Made in Heaven: How Singles and the Church Can Live Happily Ever After (Paperback)

This is an exceptional book, chock full of wholesome theology and good humor. It is difficult to read this book without feeling challenged to give more to the church and those singles who are often left out,and yet the zingers are packaged within such funny anecdotes that they go down quite easily. Bravo to Wendy Widder. May she continue to write more insightful prescriptions for the church.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful writing style, February 12, 2010

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This review is from: A Match Made in Heaven: How Singles and the Church Can Live Happily Ever After (Paperback)

The mix of personal insight and experience with biblical references opened up the subject in a whole new way for me. The familiar style made it an engaging read while writing about what is in the bible and it's interpretations made it enlightening. Highly recommend this author!