Marriage

Statistics prove that pre-marriage counseling increases the strength – and length – of marriages (stronger, longer lasting marriages). This is because counseling helps couples move from idealistic “romantic” visions of the future to more “realistic” understandings, and open/honest assessments of expectations and practical issues that are better addressed sooner vs. later.

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FBCO offers two pre-marriage options for couples who are not able to receive counseling from the pastor marrying them (choose one – or both!):

Group Conference/Overview

• Led by Dr. Mike King, Executive Pastor

• Saturday mornings 9:00-1:00

• Once per quarter

• Several couples in a group setting, depending upon number interested

• Immersion in key pre-marriage topics – with private follow up as desired

2:2 Mentoring (Engaged Couple with Experienced Mentor Couple)

• 5 or 8 one hour sessions, depending on time availability

• “Preparing For Marriage” workbook – from Family Life

• Couples do reading/homework, then meet/discuss with mentor couples

• Relationship building and allows mentor couples to share personal experiences from their own marriages