Marriage Foundations
We are excited that you and your significant other are considering engagement and/or marriage, and we would like to assist you as you begin the premarital process.
Marriage Foundations is a premarital class for both engaged and dating couples who are considering marriage. The program is an interactive look at God's design and purpose for marriage and each class is devoted to a specific topic (such as communication and conflict, finances, in-laws, and sexual intimacy).
While you are in the process of attending the classes, you will have the opportunity to meet with a staff-approved married mentor couple. The meetings will be structured around the PREPARE-ENRICH Inventory by Life Innovations, Inc. The inventory will reveal strengths and growth areas that you and your mentor couple will discuss. It is designed to help provide an objective focus on critical relationship issues.
This survey will be emailed to both of you after your registration has been received.
Fall 2012 Session: September 9—November 18.
Steps to Joining the Premarital Class
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Consider attending the next class.
Prayerfully make plans to attend the next session which will meet on Sundays, September 9—November 18, 2012. It is important to attend as many of the eleven classes as possible.
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Register and pay.
Register online beginning May 3, 2012. Pay the fee ($75 per couple) when you register online. This covers the cost of materials which you will receive at the classes.
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Attend the classes.
The class time is 10:45 a.m. to noon.
Meeting location and additional details will be provided after your registration is received.
You can also confirm room location at the Information Desk in the Atrium.
Questions About the Class?
If you have questions about Marriage Foundations, call 469-252-5226 or contact us online.
Coach Couple Training
Each year 40–50 couples seek premarital counseling at Stonebriar. Most of them participate in Marriage Foundations, our premarital ministry. Would you consider, as a couple, being a point of connection and grace for those who will attend our Marriage Foundations class? There is a need and opportunity for married couples to serve as Coach Couples to those attending the Marriage Foundations class.
Coach Couple Training is held at various times throughout the year. If you would like to register for future training sessions, please contact 469-252-5226.
The training will teach the purpose, process, and requirements. Serving as a Coach Couple is more relational than informational: authenticity, not perfection, is desired. As a Coach Couple, you simply provide a safe and welcoming environment for your assigned couple to consider marriage.
