{"id":374,"date":"2024-11-28T14:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T14:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/?p=374"},"modified":"2024-12-18T14:17:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T14:17:34","slug":"meeting-christians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/meeting-christians\/","title":{"rendered":"Meeting Christians Local to Me: How to Grow Your Christian Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting Christians local to you might not seem easy. There&#8217;s no-one your age at church and it&#8217;s not cool to be Christian anymore. So how do you meet like-minded Christians for friendship and dating potential?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m not sure if you watched <em>The Muppets<\/em> growing up, but in the 1981 movie <em>The Great Muppet Caper<\/em>, one of the Muppets, Animal, is chasing after women, screaming, \u201cWoman! Woman!\u201d I\u2019m sure you can imagine\u2014those women were <em>not<\/em> flattered. In fact, they looked freaked out, especially when they hid behind a column, and Animal followed, saying, \u201cPeek-a-boo.\u201d I\u2019m sure you don\u2019t want someone chasing you down the street shouting, \u201cMarry me now!\u201d While most women want to be pursued, they can smell desperation from a mile away. Ladies, men can sense it on you too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-big-questions\">The Big Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut where are all the good Christian guys?\u201d I see this question circulating among Christian single women who are weary of the dating pool. They\u2019ve gone out with a guy who claimed to be a believer, only for him to ghost her afterward. Or maybe one man propositioned her for sex when she\u2019s decided to wait until marriage. It\u2019s confusing. She wonders, \u201cI thought he was a real Christian. Why would he even ask me for sex?\u201d I get it\u2014it\u2019s discouraging. But what these women don\u2019t realize is that there are amazing Christian men who are asking the same question: <em>Where are all the good Christian women?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These men may not be as vocal as the women, but they are searching for their \u201cgood thing,\u201d just as the Bible describes. They want a woman they can pursue and treat with honor. He\u2019s been waiting for her just as long as she\u2019s been waiting for him. He\u2019s been hurt by lukewarm women who wanted him to compromise too. He prays at night, saying, \u201cLord, I pray I find my wife soon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tl-dr-the-summary\">TL;DR: The Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re wondering, \u201cWhere are all these amazing Christian singles, then? I can\u2019t seem to find them,\u201d don\u2019t worry\u2014they\u2019re not on some deserted island only accessible to a select few. There\u2019s a misconception that there\u2019s a secret formula to meeting your spouse: some people find it, get married, while others remain single for much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can I tell you the \u201csecret\u201d to meeting your spouse? There\u2019s no secret\u2014so get that thought out of your mind. While the outcome is ultimately up to God, and only He knows the future, there are proactive steps you can take to meet new people. It may feel hopeless at times, but I promise you, it\u2019s not. Here are five ways you can meet local Christian singles near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Join Church Events and Bible Studies&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volunteer for Community Service&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attend Christian Conferences and Retreats&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Involved in Local Christian Meet-Ups&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network Through Christian Social Media Groups&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Do I Find Single Christians in My Local Area?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gj05tCInj0c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laurenwindle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lauren Windle<\/a> shares her top tips about how to meet Christians in your local area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-too-good-to-be-true\">Too Good to Be True?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be reading this and thinking, \u201cI\u2019ve already tried all of these things, and nothing has worked.\u201d I understand how you feel. But I want to challenge you with the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1-14. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with it, Naaman was a commander in the army of Syria. Although the Bible describes him as a man of courage, he was also a leper. And, as you may know, leprosy was a devastating condition at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast forward to Naaman meeting the prophet Elisha, who instructs him to dip in the Jordan River seven times to be healed. Naaman expected some grand, dramatic command, but instead, he was told to do something simple and humbling. At first, Naaman was angry, but his servants persuaded him to obey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s my point: Naaman had to dip into the river seven times. Imagine if he had quit after the third, fifth, or sixth dip. If he had, he wouldn\u2019t have been healed. What if you\u2019ve already tried all the things to meet local Christian singles? Maybe all it takes is one more attempt. One more chance to believe God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if it only took one more date to meet your spouse? Would you give it one more try? Think about it and stay with me here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-join-church-events-and-bible-studies\">Join Church Events and Bible Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know what you might be thinking: \u201cI\u2019ve tried that. There\u2019s no one at my church.\u201d I understand. My last church had very few people my age\u2014most were either over forty or in the youth department. I was twenty-five at the time, but that\u2019s where God had me serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the thing: You can be a faithful member of your local church, but there\u2019s no harm in visiting other churches or attending their events. You\u2019re not \u201ccheating\u201d on your church just because you participated in a meet-and-greet at another one. Are they hosting a movie night? A fall festival? You can attend your Bible study and still make plans to visit another church\u2019s ministry event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is there a movie night happening at another church? Why not take a few friends along to watch the film? What about potluck dinners or hiking? When was the last time you enjoyed a game night or attended a conference to build your faith? The key is that you don\u2019t have to feel restricted to just your local church. God called you there to serve, but you can explore other places as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Christian singles join other churches because they feel there are few people their age at their own church. Let\u2019s be clear, though: we don\u2019t attend church to find a spouse. We go to be fed by God\u2019s Word and to grow in our walk with Christ. If you happen to meet your spouse\u2014perhaps someone on the praise team or serving in the children\u2019s ministry\u2014great! But remember, take advantage of opportunities to meet others while keeping in mind that church is not a place to &#8220;get hooked up.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-volunteer-for-community-service\">Volunteer for Community Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMake someone happy, and you\u2019ll find that you\u2019ll be happy too.\u201d While it\u2019s not always intentional, we can sometimes become self-centered. When we focus solely on what we don\u2019t have, we miss the many ways in which God has already blessed us. During my twelve years of singleness, there were moments of loneliness and the pain of wondering, \u201cLord, when will it happen for me?\u201d But I found joy in serving others. Whether it was in my church\u2019s ministries or volunteering elsewhere, shifting the focus away from being single for a while helped me discover joy in other areas of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I volunteered with the Child Evangelism Fellowship Ministry for about five years through my local church. It was an after-school program called Good News Club, where we had one hour to share the Gospel with elementary school children. I was in charge of the songs, leading first through fifth graders as they sang about the Good News of Jesus Christ\u2014with hand motions and all. They had a blast following along as we sang about the Trinity and even the Lord\u2019s Prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-was-it-a-success\">Was it a success?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did I meet my future husband at school? No. Did I form a connection with one of the faculty members? No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What I didn\u2019t realize at the time, however, is that those years had a greater impact on my life than I ever expected. Working with young children who were eager to learn about Jesus was such a privilege. Some had grown up in church and brought their own Bibles, while for others, the Good News Club was their only church. One year, I had the honor of leading sixty-seven children in a salvation prayer. It was a profound experience, knowing that I was helping to shape the next generation to follow the Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this season, as I reflect on being single, I rarely felt lonely. I knew I was fulfilling what God was calling me to do at the time. Could it be that your singleness feels burdensome because you&#8217;re not busy with your calling? I\u2019m not saying you won\u2019t have low moments, but there\u2019s a difference between having a low moment and being in a constant state of depression because you&#8217;re not married. You can read more about this <a href=\"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/embracing-singleness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask God, if you haven&#8217;t already, to lead you to serve in new ways. It could be with children, on the worship team at your church, or maybe at a homeless shelter downtown. Why? When we serve others, it shifts the focus from our own lack to the needs of those around us. We\u2019re called to love our neighbors and extend God\u2019s love to them. Don\u2019t waste an opportunity to bless someone else. Serving may be exactly what you need, and who knows, you might even meet your spouse along the way. While that shouldn&#8217;t be your primary motivation, it\u2019s a possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/christian-festival-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"christian friends at festival\" class=\"wp-image-47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/christian-festival-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/christian-festival-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/christian-festival-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/christian-festival-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/christian-festival-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nrb.ttm.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/christian-festival-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attend-christian-conferences-and-retreats\">Attend Christian Conferences and Retreats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re building a business, you know there\u2019s a chance you\u2019ll need to invest. Why? Because to grow and reach the next level, it\u2019s valuable to learn from those who have the wisdom and experience in what you\u2019re trying to achieve. While I didn\u2019t attend any in-person Christian singles conferences, I did attend online events. The first two were hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartofdating.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heart of Dating<\/a> at the height of the pandemic. The speakers were impactful, and there were Zoom sessions where I could connect with fellow attendees. From there, I joined their Facebook community, where I met my husband about a year later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Had I not attended that conference, I wouldn\u2019t have joined the group. I also joined an online prayer challenge for Christian singles. We met every morning at 6 am, Monday through Friday. While I didn\u2019t meet my husband, my prayer life grew significantly. I became bolder in my prayers, asking God not only for what I wanted but also for His will to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you can\u2019t attend in person, research what events are happening in your area. If you don\u2019t want to go alone, invite a friend or two to join you. Be open and ready to receive from God during the retreat. Ask Him to refresh you and strengthen your heart in this season. If you&#8217;re looking for a place to start, try <a href=\"https:\/\/thechristiansingleshub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Christian Singles Hub<\/a>, which hosts several retreats a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-involved-in-local-christian-meet-ups\">Get Involved in Local Christian Meet-Ups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I mentioned earlier, what\u2019s happening in your area? You can easily visit the events section on Facebook to find local events based on your location. I\u2019ve seen everything from outdoor concerts and cookouts to meet-and-greets. Simply search for &#8220;Christian Meetups&#8221; and see what catches your interest\u2014and maybe choose a few events that take you out of your comfort zone. Perhaps you\u2019ve never tried painting, but why not give it a shot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not be a singer, but if there\u2019s a karaoke night, why not join in and have fun with your favorite song? Could it be that some are still single because they\u2019re stuck in their preferences? Stepping out of your comfort zone doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re changing who you are. This isn\u2019t about becoming someone you\u2019re not just to get attention or to get someone to like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, it\u2019s about trying something new. You can explore different hobbies, and who knows? You might discover a new passion you never knew you had. Can you be open to what God has in store for you? What if you meet your spouse in an unexpected way? Maybe you imagined meeting them at church, feeling an instant spark when they hold your hand during the closing prayer. But what if God has you meet them while volunteering at a dog shelter, surrounded by puppies? Something to think about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-network-through-christian-social-media-groups\">Network Through Christian Social Media Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2021, when everyone was still on lockdown, I logged onto the Clubhouse app after being invited by a friend. One day, while scrolling through the chat rooms, I saw a talk for Christian singles. I initially planned to just listen, but then I felt a nudge to raise my hand. If you\u2019re an introvert like me, speaking up in a room full of strangers can feel daunting. But I couldn\u2019t shake the Lord\u2019s prompting, so I shared what was on my heart. The people were blessed by my words, and before I knew it, I became a regular. From there, friendships grew, and I began serving with the ministry, encouraging others who were in the same boat as me. Taking the focus off myself and speaking life into others helped me through my lowest moments of singleness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, I was in another Christian singles group. On July 2, 2021, I saw a post that spoke directly to my spirit. I tend to lurk in groups, but this post encouraged and challenged me, so I commented. Then, I felt another nudge to reach out to the man who had written it. I didn\u2019t expect a response, but he did. Before long, we were chatting in the DMs, which led to a Zoom call. From there, we exchanged numbers, which led to a long-distance relationship. After a year and four months, we were engaged and married six months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-follow-his-lead\">Follow His Lead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of this happened because I followed the Lord\u2019s promptings. I\u2019m not big on social media, but by obeying, I met my husband. What would have happened if I had said, \u201cThat\u2019s not me. I don\u2019t do that\u201d? I\u2019m not saying I wouldn\u2019t have met my husband another way, but to be honest, I\u2019m not sure how it would have happened. We have no mutual friends, and our families didn\u2019t know each other. God orchestrated our story, and for us, it came through social media. My point? Don\u2019t put God in a box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/table.be-salt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Table<\/a>, which is basically a completely Christian version of Clubhouse and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.be-salt.com\/social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social<\/a> are both live in the SALT app. Both are such amazing opportunities to meet other Christians and talk about what&#8217;s important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-inspiration-from-my-story\">Take Inspiration From My Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know some of you have been single for a while and feel weary, frustrated, or on the verge of giving up. I\u2019m asking you not to give up. That\u2019s exactly what the enemy wants. He wants to discourage you so much that you give up on God. I challenge you to refuse to quit. Like Naaman, dip one more time. Attend one more event. Go on one more date. Step out of your comfort zone once more. You might be closer to your breakthrough than you think. Your seventh dip could be the moment you rejoice in God\u2019s faithfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to try one more time and meet amazing Christian singles? <a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/websiteurl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the SALT app<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meeting Christians local to you might not seem easy. There&#8217;s no-one your age at church and it&#8217;s not cool to be Christian anymore. So how do you meet like-minded Christians for friendship and dating potential? 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