One of the most overlooked areas in marriage today is often found in the preparation for marriage. While a lot of effort goes into planning the actual wedding day, which only lasts a few hours, many couples may not spend nearly as much time preparing for their future together.

If you are engaged or seriously dating and considering engagement, our Pre-Engagement Class gives you an opportunity to learn about marriage God’s way and helps you evaluate if you should take the next step in your relationship. This is a 7-week class that addresses such topics as: God’s Plan for Marriage, Finances, Communication, Roles and others. Classes are held in January, April and August.

In spite of their best efforts, there are times when couples need other couples to help them walk through the inner workings of marriage. We equip marriage mentors to walk alongside other couples to encourage them in their own marriage journey. We are all broken and imperfect, but in relationship we can support one another to have the marriage relationships God has designed for us.

Marriage counseling is available at Greater for marriages in crisis. It is provided by the Pastor for Pastoral Care and trained lay counselors.

From the newly-wed couple to those who are past their 50th anniversary, all marriages can be great. And that’s why we set aside a whole weekend to invest in marriages. This annual retreat is a time of celebrating and growing in God’s design for marriage and family.