LifeCare Overview (three-minute video)
Behavioral Health Symposium Series
Preparing for the Marriage of a Lifetime
LifeCare Ministries Internship Application
Client Registration Information Form (Printable)
"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
Romans 12:2
Preparing for the Marriage of a Lifetime
A goal of Crossings LifeCare Ministries is that every couple married at Crossings be exposed to the important building blocks of a Christian marriage.
Because we are committed to building strong marriages, we ask couples to attend Preparing for the Marriage of a Lifetime -- an nine-week course demonstrating what a healthy marriage looks like and helping participants to evaluate their relationships.Couples at Crossings who attend Preparing for the Marriage of a Lifetime are taught how to experience marital satisfaction.
Steve and Erin Coy discovered they can design their marriage from the very beginning within the boundaries God has created for them. “We were encouraged to pray together and were taught that the best gift we could give each other was to love the Lord.” They value learning the “difference between true intimacy and sex as displayed by the media.” Steve stated, “We feel more prepared for unexpected circumstances and know where to go to get help if we need it.”Chris and Heather Beard especially appreciated the personality and psychological tests given throughout the course. “We felt we developed a better understanding of ourselves and each other, our individual roles in the marriage, and how to be realistic about possible hindrances we may face down the road.” Also important to them were the homework assignments, which provided opportunities to talk and think things through. According to Chris, “We learned how to communicate more effectively by improving our listening skills, and how to resolve conflicts.”
About Dr. Kim Kimberling ...
Dr. Kimberling holds a Ph.D. and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling. He is a certified Christian Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder and president of Family Christian Counseling in OKC.The LifeCare Ministries at Crossings values the opportunity to assist engaged couples and couples considering engagement in assessing the potential for future marriage.
Preparing for the Marriage of a Lifetime is designed out of a desire to help couples move beyond the myths of marriage into the reality that marriage offers tremendous fulfillment, but only for those who are adequately prepared. Graduates of this course can expect to understand their future spouse better, understand how to communicate through tough issues, deal with finances, sexual matters, role expectations, and much more-all from a Biblical perspective While a wedding coordinator aids the engaged couple in planning for their wedding day, this course leads them to grapple with appropriate issues insuring a smooth transition from single life to married life.The pastoral staff at Crossings Community Church believes marriage is created and ordained by God and should not be entered into without preparation.
Couples considering engagement are strongly encouraged to use the course as an aid in the decision-making process. Engaged couples desiring a Crossings pastor to perform their ceremony are required to complete the series. Couples unable to attend the nine-week course can substitute sessions covering similar topics in the premarital series with a professional Christian counselor.7 Steps in planning your wedding at Crossings Community Church
- Contact Susan Ketch at 755-2227, ext. 284 to discuss potential wedding dates and schedule an appointment with Jeff Stewart.
- Upon receipt of your deposit and Request for Wedding Reservation form, your wedding date will be secured on the church calendar.
- You will receive a confirmation letter.
- Your wedding coordinator will contact you.
- Attend the required Preparing for the Marriage of a Lifetime class.
- Meet with the staff pastor who has agreed to perform your ceremony.
- Finalize the details of your wedding with your pastor and assigned wedding coordinator.
COST:
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$150 per couple (covers cost of books, testing materials, and banquet)
SCHEDULE:
Contact Susan Ketch at ext. 284 for additional information.
PRE-MARITAL ISSUES EXPLORED:
- Are You Prepared?
- Role Expectations
- Marriage Insights Testing and PREPARE/ENRICH Testing
- The Importance of Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Financial Management
- Your Sexual Relationship
- Your Spiritual Relationship
14600 North Portland Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone: (405)755-2227 info@crossingsokc.org
