About the Guest:

Dr. Dani Treweek is an accomplished author, researcher, and speaker who has recently won the Australian Christian Book of the Year (2024) for her book, The Meaning of Singleness: Retrieving an Eschatological Vision for the Contemporary Church. She is also an ordained deacon in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney and holds a PhD specializing in biblical perspectives on singleness. Dr. Treweek is the chairperson of the Single Minded community, a ministry that aims to provide Christian resources on singleness for everyone.

Key Takeaways:

Theological Perspective on Singleness: Dr. Treweek underscores the need for a deeper understanding of God's perspective on singleness, referencing historical church views and biblical texts.

Practical Church Inclusion: Simple actions, like recognizing single members within congregations and celebrating their milestones, can make an enormous difference in fostering inclusivity.

The Art of Friendship: Rediscovering and valuing deep friendships outside marriage can enrich community life and personal well-being.

Multiple Narratives: Moving beyond the notion that marriage is the ultimate relational goal and appreciating the diverse ways people can lead fulfilling lives.

Significant Statistics: Recognizing that one-third of church congregations in Australia consists of unmarried people can motivate changes in pastoral approaches.

Notable Quotes:

"We need to better understand what God's perspective on singleness is."

"For decades, the evangelical church was kind of able just to ride the marriage and family wave."

"A person in church alone is an emergency."

"Are you aware of how many people in your church are unmarried?"

Resources:

• Single Minded Community: Single Minded Community Website
• Book: The Meaning of Singleness: Retrieving an Eschatological Vision for the Contemporary Church by Dr. Dani Treweek

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