What do you do in a scenario like mine out here on the East Coast where there is not the group of churches like there are in the Detroit area? You gotta admit, the Michigan area is much different than Canada when it comes to Fundamentalism!

But I think it’s a valid point about churches getting together with churches. My observation though is that it seems blatantly obvious that these are almost “dating” events. I struggele with having events just for the hope that the people will meet and start dating. These kinds of relationships should be natural; the normal outflowing of a life in the local church.

I think some of the churches in the Detroit area are doing a good job of getting singles groups together for volleyball tournies, hayrides, etc. This can create dating opportunities. You do make good observations about internet dating. The perceived anonymity on the internet can creat a false reality.

Kevin

I did not attend a Fundamental Bible college but understand what you mean. My New Evangelical Bible college really did not facilitate well the interaction necessary between young people to develop relationships.

It is amusing though that you bring it up because my mother said I should go down to Bob Jones so I could find myself a wife!

I think the best forum for this is in the local church but how do we make this a reality? I am really puzzled at how to do this effectively in our churches.

As I quickly skimmed your headings it occured to me that many of the same things could be said for the limited interaction that takes place in the average Fundamental Bible college…