Cherrydale Baptist Church [+]
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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Ministries

Marriage Ministry

 
 
At Cherrydale we strive to provide the resources you need as a couple to become fully devoted followers of Christ together. We recognize that the institution of marriage is in great danger in our culture today, and we are here to help turn the tide. Please explore the opportunities below to encourage, strengthen and protect your marriage.
Marriage Classes
Pre-Marital Mentoring: Preferably six months prior to your wedding, an engaged couples meets with a pastor for the first two sessions. At the second meeting they are assigned a mentor couple. The mentoring couple then meets with them for an additional five sessions. The mentoring couple is available after the ceremony to support the couple as they begin their life together. Pastor King has developed a 12 sermon series for couples considering marriage. Click here to download the messages.
 
Marriage Mending: This mentoring is designed to help married couples biblically resolve issues and develop healthy ways of relating to one another. Couples are assigned a mentor couple after a recommendation from one of our pastors.
 
Pre-Engagement Mentoring: This mentoring is designed to help pre-engaged couples clarify and resolve issues and answer questions as they consider marriage.
 
Marriage Building Elective: A 10-week Sunday morning elective is offered in the Fall and Spring. Married couples are taught the biblical principles that will enable them to build a Christ-honoring marriage.
 
The Family Room: A half-day marriage building event is offered yearly.  Topics include:
  • 5 Steps for Resolving Conflict in Marriage
  • Disappointed in Marriage
  • Marriage Memo: Drive-Thru Marriages
  • Help Your Spouse Overcome Guilt
 
Pre-engagement Resources
When Sinners Say I Do: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage by David Harvey
Boundaries in Dating by Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend
The Ten Commandments of Dating: Time-Tested Laws for Building Successful Relationships (revised and updated) by Ben Young, Dr. Samuel Adams
101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged by H. Norman Wright
When Love's in View: Finding Focus in Dating and Relationships by Conway Edwards, Jada Edwards
Marriage Resources
Suggested Reading List:
  • Communication: Key to Your Marriage, by H. Norman Wright
  • The Marriage Builder, by Larry Crabb
  • The Act of Marriage, by Tim and Beverly LaHaye
  • Personality Plus for Couples, by Florence Littauer
  • The Blessings of Brokenness, by Charles Stanley
  • The Blessing, by Gary Smalley and John Trent
  • Personality Puzzle, by Florence and Marita Littauer
  • When Sinners Say “I Do”, by Dave Harvey
  • We have these books in our library or you can purchase them online at ChristianBooks.com.
  • Focus on the Family Resources
  • Marriage Audio Messages 
  • Family Life Seminars
  • Weekend to Remember
     
For more information about the Marriage Ministry, you can contact Adult Ministries Director
 
 
 
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