Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's for singles ministry enquiries:
Q: What is the philosophy of the singles ministry? REAP
• Reach Singles with the Good News of Jesus - Outreach
Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
• Equip Christians for the work of service -Training
Ephesians 4:11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
• Allow leaders to lead - Delegation
Exodus 18:22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.
• Praise each person for faithful ministry - Encouragement
Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Q: What is your age focus? Our primary focus is single adults over the age of 35.
Q: I notice you offer dances at your First Friday event and your New Year's Eve, can you tell me your policy on this? Download answer here.
Q: Do you offer childcare? Our Thursday night Growth Groups and Saturday 4 Singles Service offers childcare, all other events and Growth Groups are responsible to arrange it themselves. Note: First Friday does not offer childcare.
Q: Are you open to separated adults? Anyone who is legally divorced, widowed or never married is welcome to participate in our ministry. Feel free to call Pastor Jim Bouck with any questions.
Q: What is your protocol regarding dating at North Coast Church?
While we know that most singles adults would like to be married one day and we encourage they date someone you meet at church, we do ask respectfully that you pursue friendships first. We simply do not know everyone that comes through the doors, nor their backgrounds and situations. This is why its important to get to know them as a friend first. Download our dating policy here.
Q: Do your events cost? It varies.
Q: I notice you have a gallery/picture page, what if I do not want my picture taken? Although we want to respect everyone's privacy and security concerns, we are not able to always accommodate everyone's request to not be photographed. Because we are a public church and one form of communication is by Facebook and our website, we are going to be posting our pictures each week. When one of our leaders or other singles adults who attend are taking pictures, we suggest that you try and turn away from pictures and/or ask the person not to include you, etc.
• Reach Singles with the Good News of Jesus - Outreach
Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
• Equip Christians for the work of service -Training
Ephesians 4:11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
• Allow leaders to lead - Delegation
Exodus 18:22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.
• Praise each person for faithful ministry - Encouragement
Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Q: What is your age focus? Our primary focus is single adults over the age of 35.
Q: I notice you offer dances at your First Friday event and your New Year's Eve, can you tell me your policy on this? Download answer here.
Q: Do you offer childcare? Our Thursday night Growth Groups and Saturday 4 Singles Service offers childcare, all other events and Growth Groups are responsible to arrange it themselves. Note: First Friday does not offer childcare.
Q: Are you open to separated adults? Anyone who is legally divorced, widowed or never married is welcome to participate in our ministry. Feel free to call Pastor Jim Bouck with any questions.
Q: What is your protocol regarding dating at North Coast Church?
While we know that most singles adults would like to be married one day and we encourage they date someone you meet at church, we do ask respectfully that you pursue friendships first. We simply do not know everyone that comes through the doors, nor their backgrounds and situations. This is why its important to get to know them as a friend first. Download our dating policy here.
Q: Do your events cost? It varies.
Q: I notice you have a gallery/picture page, what if I do not want my picture taken? Although we want to respect everyone's privacy and security concerns, we are not able to always accommodate everyone's request to not be photographed. Because we are a public church and one form of communication is by Facebook and our website, we are going to be posting our pictures each week. When one of our leaders or other singles adults who attend are taking pictures, we suggest that you try and turn away from pictures and/or ask the person not to include you, etc.
