Premarital Ministry
To correct faulty information about marriage that brings idealistic distortion into the light of reality. To help couples grow spiritually and emotionally. To help couples that do marry get the best start possible in building a solid foundation for marriage. To provide positive information about marriage that helps couples evaluate the potential success of their own marriage
Because the church is where most people are looking for moral and spiritual guidance and our biblical responsibility is to strengthen the family, the following framework for premarital education and enrichment is provided at the Bayview Baptist Church.
PURPOSE
- To correct faulty information about marriage which brings idealistic distortion into the light of reality
- To help couples grow spiritually and emotionally
- To help couples that do marry get the best start possible in building a solid foundation for marriage
- To provide positive information about marriage which helps couples evaluate the potential success of their own marriage
CLASS SESSIONS
Premarital Education Classes consist of couples participating in an 8-week, 2 1/2-hour per session course.These sessions are designed to help couples take an in-depth look at themselves and what they are getting into in marriage.
The classes include assignments and readings that are completed in and out of class. Topics include, Understanding the Biblical Concept of Marriage, Marriage Expectations, Functions of the Wife/Husband, His Needs/Her Needs, Communication, and Conflict Resolution.
RESOURCE MATERIALS
Before You Say I Do by H. Norman Wright & Wes Roberts
If Only He Knew by Gary Smalley
For Better or For Best by Gary Smalley
CONTACT
To register for this class or get additional information, please call Sis. Donna Rose at (619) 660-5788.
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