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We church leaders repeat often that we desire to know and reach our mission field. And we also know that our mission field demographics are shifting dramatically in the United States.

Today, I want to focus on one large slice of the demographic pie in America-households headed by a single parent. That world is growing and shifting so quickly it is almost breathtaking. For now, I offer five factoids about these families. Consider the implications for churches as we attempt to minister and reach these persons.

1. Nearly three out of ten families with children today are headed by a single parent. That makes this group one of the largest population segments in the nation.

2. Four out of ten children in American are born to single women. That rate is six times its level since 1960. And the pace continues even though teen pregnancy has been declining.

3. Hispanics and whites have the largest percentage increase in single parent births. African Americans still have the highest absolute percentage, but the faster growth is taking place among Hispanics and whites.

4. Males are the fastest growing category of single parents. I think most of us are surprised at this development. The implications for churches are staggering.

5. The vast majority of single parents are gainfully employed. Eight out of ten single moms are employed. Nine out of ten single dads are employed. The vast majority of these parents receive no government assistance.

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source: Joy105.com

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Discussion: IS THERE A PLACE FOR SINGLE PARENTS IN THE CHURCH?  was originally published on praisecleveland.com