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
Our Name
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Pur
Latin propositum
intention
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Posed
Old French poser
to position, to place
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Intentionally Positioned
Christian singles are not people "in waiting"—they are purposed.
The name of the conference, Single Purposed, comes from the
idea of being intentionally positioned—purposed with intention and posed
by God's design.
At its root, to be purposed means to be intentionally designed with a
settled resolve toward a specific aim or end. We believe our chief aim
is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever
(WSC, Question 1). That
end does not shift with our relationship status. In Christ, our identity
is not anchored in marital status.
When we view singleness as a state to overcome or a lesser chapter in
our story, we easily disregard God's intentional design in our unique
position. Singleness, whether for a season or a lifetime, is not a
secondary calling. It is an abundant life—rich with devotion, growth,
mission, community, and joy—with the same ultimate purpose shared by all
believers. It is a life to be celebrated.
Whether single or married, we are purposed the same—created on purpose,
for a purpose, and invited into a life that is complete in Him.
Schedule
Saturday, May 9
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome & Opening Praise
Plenary Session
He Said, We Said: The Single Life According to God
John Bae
Plenary Session
The Secret Of Contentment
Jill Barlow
Afternoon
Lunch & Table Talk
Testimony
Mary Nam
Plenary Session
Dating and Marriage 101: Timeless Wisdom For Today
Ed Moore
Panel Q & A
Snack & Activity
Plenary Session
Singleness: Not A Pause, But A Purpose
YJ Ahn
Closing Praise & Announcements
Our Speakers
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
