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Pre-Marital Counseling Outline Sessions 1 -7 I . Introduction: (Session 1 & 2) a) Purpose of Premarital Counseling Goal: To enrich the premarital relationship leading to a more satisfying and stable marriage (Williamson et al., 2018) b) Role of the counselor c) what is premarital counseling? d) Goal and expectations of the couple: e) The biblical worldview of each partner. Their relationship with Christ. A marriage will not be successful unless there is a shared commitment to living for Christ as Lord. f) Description of Courtship? Type Duration? How does your courtship contribute to the marriage? Would you change anything after your wedding? h) Activity with Couple : . Engage in role-playing various scenarios. Express ten reasons for your desire to marry him/her.

II.Family Background: a) The divergent cultural backgrounds of families exemplify the complex dynamics at play, b) as well as the enduring impact of past afflictions such as addiction, trauma, and abuse. c) the intricate relationships with in-laws can be compared to the biblical instruction in Genesis 2:24 to "leave and cleave." d) The presence of children from previous relationships further adds to the complications, requiring careful navigation of unresolved familial tensions. III. Finances Not your money, OUR money!!! a) The significance of a family budget should be considered, b) and it is essential to have open discussions and be accommodating when c) determining the allocation of funds towards tithing (10%), savings, bills, and other expenses. IV. Fears and concerns about marriage a) How can you both live an exemplary marriage in today’s society with an alarming divorce rate? b) About 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce ( Petrelli Previtera, 2022) c) The divorce rate for second marriages is even higher, with approximately 60-67% of second marriages ending in divorce (Petrelli Previtera, 2022) . Session 3&4 I. Communication and Problem Solving

a) Prager et al. (2023) suggested that marriage can be destroyed through character assignation, blaming, and the absence of communication. b) Communication is the key to a successful marriage; think of your response before it is activated (Prayer) c) Poor communication might also look like not fighting fair. Speak at the right time…in love! Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath (Ephesians 4:6) II.Roles and responsibility Who is the head of the house? The man is the head of his wife (priest, provider, protector) III.Sex in the marriage a) Remember: According to Bloom (2023), it is advised to refrain from engaging in sexual activities during the courtship period as it aligns with God's teachings on fostering a deep and meaningful connection b) Sex is considered a divine blessing bestowed upon two individuals who come together to honor and glorify God. It is within the sacred institution of marriage that God has ordained the union of two individuals, declaring them to be united as one entity (Rogers & Tarwaters, 2022). c) Why should you wait? Saving your purity for marriage is a deep and safe bond that a one night stand or a sexual relationship outside of marriage can never ever compare to.Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people. (Ephesians 5:3, NLT)

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d) Goal is to give satisfaction to your partner (I Cor. 7:3-5) f) Don’t use sex as a weapon or bartering tool (I Cor. 7:3-5) IV. CHILDREN: a) Behold, children are an inheritance from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is a reward (Psalm 127:3). b) Have you talked about having children? How many and how soon after the wedding day c) Are there any health problems that could prevent the birth of a biological child? Have you talked about what you would do if you couldn't have children? (Adoption) d) Parent Style Views: Can you use some of the same styles that your parents use and why? Session 5&6 I. Administering the PREPARED/ENRICH Questionnaire II.FEED BACK FROM Questionnaire Session 7 DISCUSS WEDDING ARRANGEMENT Eight guidelines to assist couples (Wright,H.N.1992,p.126-128)

Reference Bloom, J. (2023, October 6). How to have intimacy with god . Desiring God. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-to-have-intimacy-with-god PETRELLI PREVITERA, LLC,. (2022). Divorce statistics . Petrelli Previtera, LLC. https://www.petrellilaw.com/divorce-statistics-for-2022/#:~:text=According%20to%20the %20American%20Psychological,second%20marriages%20ending%20in%20divorce. Prager, S., Byrne, C., Robinson, K., Rapaport, L., Erickson, E. P. G., Sullivan, K., Chai, C., & Goldman, R. (2023, October 13). 7 things that can destroy a marriage, and how to avoid them . EverydayHealth.com. https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/9-bad- habits-could-ruin-your-marriage/ Rogers, T. A., & Tarwaters, J. (n.d.). A biblical-theological framework for human sexuality: Applications to private sexuality . The Gospel Coalition. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/a-biblical-theological-framework-for- human-sexuality/ Williamson, H. C., Hammett, J. F., Ross, J. M., Karney, B. R., & Bradbury, T. N. (2018). Premarital education and later relationship help-seeking. Journal of Family Psychology , 32 (2), 276–281. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000383 Wright, H. N. (2012). The Premarital Counseling Handbook . Media Production, Manitoba Education.

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