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Premarital Counseling

Premarital Counseling at Grace

As you prepare for marriage, we’re here to help!  The premarital counseling course here at Grace involves six powerful weeks of teaching, instruction, and help designed just for you and your fiance.  Take a look below:

Week 1: God’s Equation for Marriage

This opening session addresses the fundamental question of why marriage is important and worth pursuing.

We’ll do a comprehensive overview of the reasons why marriage is valuable, both from a spiritual perspective and in terms of personal and societal benefits.  For example, things such as divine design, companionship, personal growth, raising a family together, etc. 

This session sets the stage for the rest of the course by underscoring the importance and purpose of the marital commitment.

Week 2: Evaluating Your Relationship

In this session, we’ll walk through a thoughtful and honest assessment of your relationship before entering marriage. Key points include:

  • Assessing Compatibility
  • Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses:
  • Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Family Background and Influences
  • Counseling and Feedback
  • Spiritual Alignment
  • Decision-Making and Commitment

Overall, this session provides a comprehensive framework for couples to evaluate their relationship, address potential issues, and build a strong foundation for a lasting and fulfilling marriage.

Week 3: Communication

This week focuses on the importance of honest and effective communication in building a strong marriage. Key points include:

  • The Value of Authenticity
  • Barriers to Authentic Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Expressing Emotions
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Communication Styles
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Building Communication Skills
  • Importance of Forgiveness

Overall, this session emphasizes that authentic communication is foundational to a strong and enduring marriage. By being open, honest, and empathetic, couples can build a deeper connection and effectively navigate the challenges that arise in their relationship.

Week 4: Roles & Responsibilities

This session explores the various roles and responsibilities each partner should assume within a marriage. Key points include:

  • Biblical Foundation
  • Husband’s Role
  • Wife’s Role
  • Mutual Submission
  • Shared Responsibilities
  • Flexibility and Adaptation
  • Communication About Roles
  • Balancing Career and Family
  • Spiritual Leadership

By working together, communicating openly, and supporting each other, couples can build a strong and balanced relationship.

Week 5: Money

This week addresses the critical topic of financial management within marriage. Key points include:

  • Importance of Financial Harmony
  • Biblical Perspective on Money
  • Setting Financial Goals
  • Creating a Budget
  • Managing Debt
  • Saving and Investing
  • Joint and Separate Accounts
  • Financial Roles and Responsibilities
  • Generosity and Giving
  • Communication About Money

This session is intended to be helpful guide to financial management in marriage. By setting goals, creating a budget, managing debt, saving, and communicating openly, couples can achieve financial harmony and build a secure future together.

Week 6: Intimacy

This final session focuses on the importance of sexual intimacy and communication within marriage. Key points include:

  • Biblical View of Sexuality
  • Importance of Sexual Communication
  • Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Intimacy
  • Understanding Differences
  • Building Emotional Intimacy
  • Practical Tips for Enhancing Sexual Intimacy
  • Addressing Sexual Issues
  • Protecting the Marriage Bed
  • Sexual Growth Over Time

Forms

Use the forms below as directed by one of our Pastors here at Grace.