Single
Purposed
2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026

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Purpose

SINGLE PURPOSED 2026 is a conference hosted by New Creation Fellowship that seeks to strengthen, encourage, and equip singles to deepen their joy in Christ and live purposely in this season of life.

  • Celebrate and affirm the value of singleness in the Kingdom of God
  • Equip singles to thrive spiritually, emotionally, and relationally
  • Create space for connection, encouragement, and learning
  • Encourage the wider church to support and embrace single believers
  • Highlight the unique opportunities for ministry and mission in singleness

Schedule

Saturday, March 15

8:45 AM

Registration & Breakfast

9:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Praise

10:00 AM
Plenary Session

He Said, We Said

John Bae

11:00 AM
Plenary Session

The Secret Of Contentment

Ed Moore

Afternoon
12:30 PM

Lunch & Table Talk

1:45 PM

Testimony

Mary Nam

2:10 PM
Plenary Session

Dating and Marriage 101: Timeless Wisdom For Today

YJ Ahn

3:20 PM

Panel Q & A

4:30 PM

Snack & Activity

5:00 PM
Plenary Session

Singleness: Not A Pause, But A Purpose

Jill Barlow

6:00 PM

Closing Praise & Announcements

Our Speakers

Ed Moore profile

Ed Moore

Lead Pastor · Northshore Baptist Church

Ed Moore has been the lead pastor of North Shore Baptist Church since 1992. He is originally from DuBois, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Columbia International University. He and his wife, Anna, live in Bayside, New York. They have four adult children and eleven grandchildren.

Ed Moore

Lead Pastor · Northshore Baptist Church

Ed Moore has been the lead pastor of North Shore Baptist Church since 1992. He is originally from DuBois, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Columbia International University. He and his wife, Anna, live in Bayside, New York. They have four adult children and eleven grandchildren.

Mary Nam profile

Mary Nam

Social Worker

Mary Nam has been a Christ follower for the last 33 years. Trained as a social worker, she has labored almost 25 years on behalf of children in the fields of child welfare and child care. Most recently, she has answered God’s call to pursue full time ministry and will begin seminary education with a focus on spiritual formation and discipleship.

Mary Nam

Social Worker

Mary Nam has been a Christ follower for the last 33 years. Trained as a social worker, she has labored almost 25 years on behalf of children in the fields of child welfare and child care. Most recently, she has answered God’s call to pursue full time ministry and will begin seminary education with a focus on spiritual formation and discipleship.

YJ Ahn profile

YJ Ahn

International Director · Seekers Christian Fellowship

Rev. Yei Jong Ahn, better known as Pastor YJ, is the International Director of Seekers Christian Fellowship, overseeing Seekers ministries in the US, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean islands. He is also the Senior Pastor of Citizen Presbyterian Church and the English Congregation Pastor of New York Church of Acts. While, he loves the opportunity to minister and teach globally, Pastor YJ loves pastoring locally to his churches and NYC Seekers campus ministries. He loves spending as much of his free time with his two nephews and niece as well as eating good food and conversing with friends. You’ll likely see him at concerts, broadway musicals and live sporting events.

YJ Ahn

International Director · Seekers Christian Fellowship

Rev. Yei Jong Ahn, better known as Pastor YJ, is the International Director of Seekers Christian Fellowship, overseeing Seekers ministries in the US, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean islands. He is also the Senior Pastor of Citizen Presbyterian Church and the English Congregation Pastor of New York Church of Acts. While, he loves the opportunity to minister and teach globally, Pastor YJ loves pastoring locally to his churches and NYC Seekers campus ministries. He loves spending as much of his free time with his two nephews and niece as well as eating good food and conversing with friends. You’ll likely see him at concerts, broadway musicals and live sporting events.

Jill Barlow profile

Jill Barlow

Director of Community & Care · Redeemer East Side

Jill is the Director of Community and Care at Redeemer East Side in New York. She is deeply committed to cultivating theological literacy and is passionate about helping others flourish in their God-given gifts. Formerly in actuarial consulting, Jill has spent her career developing leaders in both business and discipleship. Jill holds a Master of Arts in Religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and has been published by Deeply Rooted Magazine and The Gospel Coalition. A North Carolina native now living on the Upper East Side, she loves walking the reservoir at Central Park, winning lottery tickets to late night talk shows, and spending Fridays with her neighbors.

Jill Barlow

Director of Community & Care · Redeemer East Side

Jill is the Director of Community and Care at Redeemer East Side in New York. She is deeply committed to cultivating theological literacy and is passionate about helping others flourish in their God-given gifts. Formerly in actuarial consulting, Jill has spent her career developing leaders in both business and discipleship. Jill holds a Master of Arts in Religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and has been published by Deeply Rooted Magazine and The Gospel Coalition. A North Carolina native now living on the Upper East Side, she loves walking the reservoir at Central Park, winning lottery tickets to late night talk shows, and spending Fridays with her neighbors.

John Bae profile

John Bae

Lead Pastor · New Creation Fellowship

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Pastor John grew up in Charlotte, NC. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology. He then received his Masters of Divinity at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and later a Masters of Theology at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. Pastor John is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He is happily married to his beautiful wife, Sarah with whom he has five children.

John Bae

Lead Pastor · New Creation Fellowship

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Pastor John grew up in Charlotte, NC. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology. He then received his Masters of Divinity at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and later a Masters of Theology at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. Pastor John is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He is happily married to his beautiful wife, Sarah with whom he has five children.

Registration

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Students

$30

Early Bird

Through March 31, 2026

$50

Regular

$70
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