Ten Reasons Why Single Adults Are Turned Off by the Church: 10. Frivolous jokes degrade the single lifestyle. 9. Church leadership is mainly interested in the interests and needs of married people. 8. Budgeted funds for single ministry are usually inadequate or nonexistent. 7. Singles feel the church neglects them. 6. There is a perception that single adults are morally loose. 5. Marriage is portrayed as normal for everyone. 4. The emphasis on “family church” really means couples and kids. 3. All singles are lumped into the same category as “unmarried.” 2. Divorced personas feel rejected. 1. Singles often feel left out.