Marriage Care
What if you devoted as much time and love to your marriage as you did your wedding? A strong, Christ-centered marriage requires that ongoing investment, at every stage.
Elmbrook's Marriage Care ministry provides the resources you need to build on a solid foundation and plan for the best possible future together.
MARRIAGE RESOURCES
Maintaining a healthy marriage takes intentionality and care. We offer several classes, online resources and annual workshops to help couples with good marriages move from GOOD to GREAT and experience all that God intended marriage to be — and for those not yet married to get started on the right foot!
Pre-Marriage Class
Our 9-week Pre-Marriage Class is intended for those planning to be married or exploring the idea of Christian marriage. It is required for those intending to get married at Elmbrook or by an Elmbrook pastor. Couples do not have to be engaged to attend, and they do not have to have any affiliation with Elmbrook Church. The next Pre-Marriage class will be offered Fall 2019. Details coming soon.
Marriage Works
Join us for a one-night Marriage Works event. Psychologist Dr. Lee Hildebrand will talk about the Journey of Marriage, sharing godly principles and practical tips for a healthy marriage. Also joining us will be our very own comedian, Gary Loop. Don't miss this fun-filled "date night" of laughter, teaching and marriage building.
MARRIAGE MENTORING
At a place where your relationship is struggling? Our marriage mentors are available for both pre-married couples, as well as couples married 0-5 years. They'll encourage you through the sticky spots and help you both learn relationship skills to strengthen your marriage.
MENTOR REQUEST: MARRIED 0-5 YEARS
WEDDINGS
Elmbrook Church is committed to the preservation of the institution of marriage as a God-ordained covenant emblematic of God’s own covenant love, which he extends to us (see Hosea 2:19-20). We have a solemn responsibility as a church to minister to couples approaching Christian marriage, and, to that end, Elmbrook Church has set requirements for a couple to be married here. Please fill out the wedding application below. Questions? Contact
LISTEN TO THE MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION
A wedding application is required for on-site and off-site weddings. For on-site weddings, we cannot guarantee your choice of date. Please specify a second choice. An assigned officiating pastor is available to cover Saturday weddings. A pastor request can be included in the application; however, we cannot guarantee their availability.
Before a couple is married at Elmbrook Church, they are asked to complete the 9-week Premarriage Class, which starts each September and January. See above for more information.