Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling is a
service VCAC provides to all church members who are
contemplating marriage. We encourage those
who are in a serious dating relationship
to make use of this service before
committing to engagement. The couple
preparing for marriage will be invited to
have premarital counseling with a trained
premarital counseling couple. There will
be approximately six sessions in which the
couple will have an opportunity to
honestly examine their relationship in the
light of Biblical values for marriage. The
couple will learn Biblical teaching about
marriage and understand better each
other's family background, perceptions and
values. Topics that will be explored
include communication, conflict
resolution, family relationships, time and
money management, sexuality, and spiritual
relationship.
The
purpose of premarital counseling is not to
apply a test as to the suitability of the
couple for marriage. Rather, it is an
opportunity for the premarital couple to
consider the liabilities and assets of
their future marriage and to make logical,
reasoned, and responsible decisions.
Therefore, there is no pass or fail in the
process. But through the process and in
the support and presence of a caring
married couple, the premarital couple will
be able to discern their
marriageability.
To obtain the most benefit
from this service, please contact one of our pastors
at least nine months before the wedding date. The benefit
would be greatly enhanced if this process is initiated
before engagement plans are made. The pastors will match
each couple to a premarital counseling couple in the
counseling team.
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