Premarital Counseling
We’re eager to support you as you prepare for marriage that Christ might be honored.
Resources
These premarital counseling sessions are designed to help you prepare for marriage with confidence and to follow through on this commitment with intentionality and excellence. Below, you’ll find all the necessary resources to complete each session of the counseling process.
Introduction & Overview
What’s the point of premarital counseling? That’s a good question. And a good place to start our counseling together. Before coming to the first session, take time to read the two articles below and complete the premarital questions and inventory.
Counsel For the Recently Engaged
What’s the Point of Premarital Counseling?
Premarital Counseling Plan Overview
What’s the point of premarital counseling? That’s a good question. And a good place to start our counseling together. Before coming to the first session, take time to read the two articles below and complete the premarital questions and inventory.
Counsel For the Recently Engaged
What’s the Point of Premarital Counseling?
Premarital Counseling Plan Overview
Pre-session: Questions & Inventory
Before your first session, take time to complete this premarital inventory and email it to the pastor/counselor. Answering these questions will help the counselor know you individually and as a couple as we start the dialogue for the counseling sessions. Also, these questions will help both of you begin to talk about matters of importance in your marriage.
Note: In most instances, there will not be a stand alone premarital session to review these questions.
Resources
Worksheet: Premarital Questions & Inventory (Word file)
Readings: I Messed Up
Before your first session, take time to complete this premarital inventory and email it to the pastor/counselor. Answering these questions will help the counselor know you individually and as a couple as we start the dialogue for the counseling sessions. Also, these questions will help both of you begin to talk about matters of importance in your marriage.
Note: In most instances, there will not be a stand alone premarital session to review these questions.
Resources
Worksheet:
Premarital Questions & Inventory (Word file)
Readings:
I Messed Up
Session 01: What Is Marriage & What Is My Role?
Please ensure that the Scripture study, readings, and exercises are completed before attending the counseling session.
Completed worksheets must be submitted to the pastor conducting your premarital counseling at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Resources
Worksheet: What Is Marriage and What Is My Role? (Word file)
Sermon: Marriage as a Mirror
Readings: The Meaning of Marriage, chapters 1 & 6; Love that Lasts chapters 2 & 3
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Please ensure that the Scripture study, readings, and exercises are completed before attending the counseling session.
Completed worksheets must be submitted to the pastor conducting your premarital counseling at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Resources
Worksheet:
What Is Marriage and What Is My Role? (Word file)
Sermon:
Marriage as a Mirror
Readings:
The Meaning of Marriage, chapters 1 & 6; Love that Lasts chapters 2 & 3
Session 02: Foundations of Marriage: Love & Forgiveness
Please ensure that the Scripture study, readings, and exercises are completed before attending the counseling session.
Completed worksheets must be submitted to the pastor conducting your premarital counseling at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Resources
Worksheet: Foundations of Marriage: Love & Forgiveness (Word file)
Sermon: Glorifying God Through Marriage
Readings: The Meaning of Marriage – Chs. 3 // From the Heart…Forgive
Please ensure that the Scripture study, readings, and exercises are completed before attending the counseling session.
Completed worksheets must be submitted to the pastor conducting your premarital counseling at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Resources
Worksheet:
Foundations of Marriage: Love & Forgiveness (Word file)
Sermon:
Glorifying God Through Marriage
Readings:
The Meaning of Marriage – Chs. 3 // From the Heart…Forgive
Session 03: Communication & Conflict Stewardship
Please ensure that the Scripture study, readings, and exercises are completed before attending the counseling session.
Completed worksheets must be submitted to the pastor conducting your premarital counseling at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Resources
Worksheet: Communication & Conflict Stewardship (Word file)
Readings: The Meaning of Marriage – Chs. 4-5 // The Cross & Criticism
Please ensure that the Scripture study, readings, and exercises are completed before attending the counseling session.
Completed worksheets must be submitted to the pastor conducting your premarital counseling at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Resources
Worksheet:
Communication & Conflict Stewardship (Word file)
Readings:
The Meaning of Marriage – Chs. 4-5 // The Cross & Criticism
Session 04: Finances & Intimacy
Please ensure that the Scripture study, readings, and exercises are completed before attending the counseling session.
Completed worksheets must be submitted to the pastor conducting your premarital counseling at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Resources
Worksheet: Finances & Intimacy (Word file)
Readings: The Meaning of Marriage – Chs. 7-8, Epilogue // Giving – Theology & Practice // Intimacy Handouts // Should I Tell My Spouse about Struggles with Sexual Purity?
Please ensure that the Scripture study, readings, and exercises are completed before attending the counseling session.
Completed worksheets must be submitted to the pastor conducting your premarital counseling at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Resources
Worksheet:
Finances & Intimacy (Word file)
Readings:
The Meaning of Marriage – Chs. 7-8, Epilogue
// Giving – Theology & Practice
// Intimacy Handouts
// Should I Tell My Spouse about Struggles with Sexual Purity?