Too many of society’s problems can be traced to divorce, and the breakup of the family. Therefore, in the interest of yourselves, your families, your future children, and the local community, we require the following of every couple. You will need to complete the MinistryStyles Personality Profile and the Biblical Concepts evaluation. All results are strictly confidential and may not be released without your written consent. 

Both aassessments should be completed before our first session. You will need to purchase the following books: Before You Say I Do, Revised and Expanded by H. Norman Wright, Wes Roberts. If this is not your first marriage substitute Before You Remarry by H. Norm Wright. Love and Respect with the accompanying workbook  by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. The last book is Intended for Pleasure, Third Edition By: Ed Wheat, Gaye Wheat. You must make a commitment to finish the material before your wedding day. You will have  two or three hours of homework each week for 8-12 weeks depending on your situation. I know this is a lot of work. Remember, you are investing in your future together, to build a strong  and lasting marriage.  Please be sure to purchase two copies of each book, one for each person. Do not work out of the same books. Countdown for Couples by Dale & Susan Mathis is not mandatory but will prove to be very helpful.

Homework to be completed by the third session:  By the third session, you will have completed pages 1-42 in the Love and Respect  Workbook and worked through the first two chapters in the Norm Wright workbook. You are expected to complete all homework assignments before coming to the next counseling session. Hold the wedding date very loosely. You have a lot of work to do. Allow yourselves the flexibility to reexamine your relationship. After going through the material you may find that, you wish to postpone or even cancel the wedding. Please contact our office for additional details regarding appointment availability and counseling costs. We look forward to hearing from you!