Single Ever After: A Biblical Vision for the Significance of Singleness

A positive, thought-provoking reframing of popular conversations around singleness to show its joys, purpose, and significance.

Singleness is often viewed as a “plan B” by our culture and the church, and sometimes by single people who feel they’re missing out on their “happy ever after”. Author Dani Treweek offers a thought-provoking reframing of popular conversations around singleness.

Rich, nuanced, and witty, Single Ever After is an uplifting read that debunks some of the misconceptions surrounding singleness, marriage, and meaning. By diving deeply into key Bible passages, it answers questions such as “Does my singleness have a purpose?” “What actually is the gift of singleness?” and “Is marriage the only solution to feeling lonely?”

Reorienting you to the biblical significance of singleness, Treweek shows how the abundant life Jesus promises his followers applies to all believers. She highlights how both marriage and singleness serve as unique signposts to our eternal future—one where together we'll be married to Christ while as individuals we'll be "single ever after".

Whatever your relationship status and however you currently feel about it, this biblical perspective on singleness will encourage and empower you. Married Christians will also learn more about how to help make church a community where single brothers and sisters thrive.

After graduating from Moore Theological College and serving in women’s ministry at a church in Sydney, Dani completed a PhD focusing on a theology of singleness. She is the founding director of the Single Minded Ministry, works part-time as the Sydney Anglican Diocesan Research Officer and spends the rest of her time writing, reading, speaking and training on singleness, sexuality, church community and more. Her book, The Meaning of Singleness was announced as the 2024 Australian Christian Book of the Year. She loves the musical Les Miserables, a good cup of chai, and making her nephew and niece laugh.