Couples Ministry
Welcome
The biblical message is clear; marriage is a gift from God. Marriage has its basis in the very beginning, in God's creation of male and female. God recognized our loneliness and gave us the relationship between man and woman (Genesis 2:18). Proverbs 18:22 tells us that marriage is "a good thing" looked upon with favor by God. Marriage is to be held in honor (Hebrews 13:4). Yet, for many couples the "goodness" of marriage has become lost in the pressures of day in and day out living.
Ministry Vision
The vision is for couples to serve together in God's kingdom, standing as strong pillars within the community, while possessing relationships that demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control (Galatians 5:22)
Ministry Mission
The mission is to educate, equip and encourage married couples to fulfill the joint calling from God to service. From the very beginning, marriage partners have had a purpose, a task, a calling from God. (Genesis 1:26-29) A good marriage involves far more than caring for one another and meeting one another's needs. Truly enriched marriages bear fruit in the lives of children, family, neighbors, church and community.
Recognized Needs
- The need for positive, biblically based models for marriage.
- The need to recognize the individuality of spouses as well as the unity of the married partners.
- The need to emphasize the calling and responsibility of partners beyond caring for each other's needs.
- The need to understand biblical principles and acquire relevant skills for managing the marriage relationship.
- The need for a definition of love as steadfast loyalty and committed, loving action, not as an emotion.
- The need for specific goals and direction in marriage
Ministry Methods
- Discipleship Training
- Annual Couples Retreat
- Social Gatherings
- Anniversary Celebrations