Institute of Singles Dynamics
Based in Kansas City, the heart of America
Don Davidson, Director
The founder and director is Don Davidson. Don holds a B.A. from the University of Tulsa and a M. Div. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. He has been the pastor of several churches in the midwest and highly involved in singles ministry for the past 25 years. Now semi-retired, he makes his home in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City.
His book, How to
Build
an Exciting Singles Ministry, was published in 1993 by
Thomas
Nelson (Nashville)
and was on the 1993 list of Most Recommended Books as compiled by
the
National Assoc. of Single Adult Leaders. The 204-page book
provides
nuts &
bolts information on how to start and maintain an exciting singles
ministry at the local church level. To order a copy, send $15 to
Don
Davidson, Box 27222, Overland Park, KS 66225.
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Don has presented his all-day workshop entitled, How to Build an Exciting Singles Ministry to churches of various denominations across the county. The seminar touches all the bases on how to create an exciting singles ministry. The seminar can be presented to the leaders of a particular local church or to a group of leaders. It can be done as a one-day event or coupled with a weekend singles retreat or conference to provide both, a Friday seminar for leaders and a Friday night/Saturday event for singles.
In addition to
writing the
above
book and a companion booklet, 95 More Activities for Singles
Groups,
he has written for several of the leadings singles magazines in
the
USA,
including Todays Single, Solo Magazine, Living Solo and
Christian
Single. And for 15 years he was the editor of the SAMI
(Single
Adult
Ministry Information) newsletter, America's first
ecumenical
newsletter
for singles leaders that had subscribers on three continents.
Plus, he
has three other books in various stages
of
completion and consideration by publishers.
Don also created the SinglesMall.com, perhaps the most comprehensive site for singles and leaders on the net. Plus, he has published 11 editions of the Guide to Singles Groups in Kansas City (see above photo). In 1998 he was selected by Living Solo Magazine as one of top 50 singles leaders in the USA.
For further
information
regarding
these publications or to inquire about booking Don to conduct a
training
workshop in your church or be a keynote speaker for your singles
event,
please
contact him directly at don@singlesmall.com
or dandydon39@gmail.com.
Most replies are handled within 12 hours.
Don is now retired after serving as a minister for 45
years, over 15 as a pastor to singles. He continues to serve as a
wedding
officiant (having done over 700 weddings in his career). He also
continues to
offer seminars on several topics and organizes
various day trips, overnights and overseas trips. In addition he
continues to operate the SinglesMall.com and also created an online
company that makes and sells unique holiday flags that make "faith
statements" at certain holidays
(www.flagsofthefaith.com). He also co-produced eight highly successful
Singles Extravaganzas each year that averaged around 450 to 500
singles
at a local DoubleTree Hotel.
Ok, if you must see some mug shots, click
here.
And
for some other publications by Davidson, go to http://www.singlesmall.com/Donsbooks.html
What others have said about Don's presentations:
"It's the best seminar in the country on singles
ministry."
"He offered a positive and well-planned presentation."
"By far the most informative and fun one day seminar I've
ever
attended."
"Easy to understand and had a great sense of humor."
"…an excellent job…beyond the call of duty."
Thanks,
Mom!