Published On:Thursday, August 26, 2010

By JEFFARAH GIBSON

Tribune Features Writer

THERE are millions of people seeking a life long companion to add fulfillment to their lives and meaning to their existence.

However through the Singles Conference 2010, hosted by Bahamas Faith Ministries, individuals without a mate are encouraged to seek fulfillment through Christ and his teaching.

"Today, there are millions of singletons who are searching for an answer to the myriad of challenges they face on a daily basis and who are continually seeking for purpose and fulfillment in every aspect of their existence. This conference aims to help those people overcome the crisis they face and show them that God has a purpose for their lives," said Pastor Claudine Farquharson director of the Singles Ministry at Bahamas Faith Ministries.

Since its inception in 2005, the Singles Ministry has taught single believers that life doesn't stop because they are not blissfully attached to another person. And during the three day non consecutive annual event, attendees will be exposed to information which will help them understand how an alliance with Christ manifests the desires of the heart.

"It is only through aiming at and striving after his kingdom and his righteousness, first of all, that these things, taken together, will be added, to enrich your life and the purpose of the conference is to encourage and empower singles in these times of crisis so that they can be strong, individuals unafraid to embrace any and all challenges and do so with compromising their integrity, faith and moral standards," Pastor Farquharson said.

Overlooked

Many times emphasis is placed on married couples and often people living the single lives are overlooked. Pastor Farquharson said that this is one of the reason the church decided to host the event.

"Often times single people are overlooked. But they too have crisis that they are struggling with and we wanted to make sure their needs are being met by the church," she said.

Under the theme, Single, Steady, Staying the Course: Crisis - Yes! Compromise - No, organisers promise this year's event will be exciting and informative. The conference is slated for September 5 - 7 and will commence with a session on Sunday, September 5 at 9.30 am, with a dynamic teaching by Dr Munroe, "Overcoming Crisis Without Compromise" and on the same day, at 5pm, there will be a rally and exhibition, "Single......Again - Free 2B Me", at the British Colonial Hilton's Windsor Room and Foyer.

This is an exciting, motivational and empowering forum which will "celebrate Singlehood", and will feature several pavilions showcasing products and services targeting the specific interests and needs of singles.

Guest Speakers

The special guest speaker for the conference will be Pastor Deborah Leakey, anointed psalmist and minstrel, Dr Myles E Munroe, Senior Pastor, BFM; and Felton Williamson who will provide the entertainment.

Additionally there will be an appearance by two motivational speakers, Kirk Johnson, host, "My Heart Matters", and Agate Christie author of the book "Created Single".

On September 6 there will be two evening sessions to complete the conference at 7:30 pm. Pastor Deborah Leakey will be the speaker for evening and will touch on topics such as "Rebounding In Critical Times - A Win - Win Strategy".

On September 7, Dr Munroe addressed the theme for the event, "Single, Steady, Staying The Course" followed by an island and boat tour in the afternoon.

Pastor Farquharson encourages single individuals to come out and be informed by the conference. "People should come out because it celebrates singlehood. We are created single by God and we want them to know that God has a purpose for their lives and he will give them the strength to achieve and accomplish."