Premarital Counseling

Our premarital counseling ministry is committed to fostering strong and resilient marriages by providing intentional, biblically-based premarital counseling. Our Pastors and Ministers desire to build relationships by equipping couples with the tools, wisdom, and support needed to build a foundation of love, trust, and understanding that is firmly grounded in the Lord, before embarking on the journey of marriage. We aim to help couples learn to navigate challenges, grow together, and cultivate a lifelong commitment to one another helping to build a Christ-centered home.

What does premarital counseling include? Couples considering premarital counseling will:

• Be connected to a pastor/minister to begin counseling.

• Each couple will complete the Prepare/Enrich assessment (which costs per couple $35)

• • The pastor/minister will work through the assessment with the couple.

• Each couple will receive a copy of Tim Keller’s book The Meaning of Marriage.

• Pastoral check-in within the first year of marriage.

What topics will be covered in the counseling sessions and what materials will be needed? Counseling sessions will include biblical encouragement to help build and support a healthy marriage including discussions on content from Prepare/Enrich Assessment. Topics include:

• Communication

• Conflict resolution

• Financial management

• Sexual expectations

• Relationship roles

• Marriage and Parenting expectations

How do I sign up for premarital counseling/mentoring?

Complete our Prematerial Counseling Application or contact J.W. Ruff to ddiscuss the counseling process and give the next steps.