What I”ve Learned While Serving Single Moms
LifeBridge Christian Church’s ministry to single moms offers meals, mentoring, child care, counseling, practical help, and steady encouragement for women and families carrying deep burdens.
Articles for tag: Nancy Karpenske
June 7, 2009
The Bible Mandate for Single Mom Ministry
Nancy Karpenske reflects on Scripture’s call to care for widows, orphans, single mothers, and fatherless families through compassion, provision, and practical church involvement.
A Single Mom’s Story
A composite portrait of one single mom shows the financial, emotional, and parenting pressures faced by women served through LifeBridge Christian Church’s single moms ministry.
“˜You Made Me Feel Like I Matter”
Women in a church-based group share how acceptance, practical help, healthy examples, and spiritual encouragement gave them confidence as wives, mothers, and followers of God.
June 7, 2009
Resources for Single Mom Ministry
A curated list of books, video series, and websites offering practical and spiritual resources for single parents, women’s ministry leaders, and churches serving families.
November 26, 2006
The Mysterious and Mighty Ways of God
A woman heads to a haircut ready to end a draining friendship—but a Spirit-led invitation changes everything. What follows is growth, leadership, and unexpected healing through a ministry to single moms.
July 30, 2006
Humbled and Enriched by Encounters With the Poor
In a church benevolence program, compassion and discernment meet real need. Nancy Karpenske reflects on nearly 2,000 requests, practical guidelines, prayerful care, and partnerships that help churches serve with dignity.
June 11, 2006
The Risk of Staying Put–Thirty Years in One Congregation
After decades in the same congregation, Nancy Karpenske weighs the risks of getting too comfortable against the rewards of credibility, perseverance, and long-term spiritual fruit—learning again and again to depend on God, not experience.
March 26, 2006
A Surprising End to a Skirmish in the Worship Wars
A loud youth concert meets an elderly congregation—and a surprising benediction reveals the deeper solution to worship wars. This reflection points to relationships, trust, and intergenerational encouragement as keys to a healthier church future.
December 28, 2005
Thought-Provoking Columns Ahead!
Christian Standard introduces the 2006 “Reflections” writers—leaders from churches, seminaries, and ministries across the continent. Meet the 12 contributors and look ahead to a year of thoughtful, timely columns.
