Discipling couples one at a time, to experience, and then pass on Christ's transforming power in their marriage and family.
First
Friends Church is committed to encouraging and equipping couples to
build strong marriages. This is done through the following ministries:
- Preparing for Marriage Classes
- Engaged Couple Mentoring
- Marriage Counseling
- Special Elective Classes
- Parenting Seminars
- Family Events and Retreats
What characteristics lead to transformation?
The
Marriage and Family Ministry exists to direct husbands and wives toward
a marriage that is centered on Christ. Healthy marriages include these
certain characteristics found in Ephesians 5:21-33:
- Voluntarily lifting each other up and submitting to one another
- Wife's recognition of her husband's God-given authority
- Husband's selfless love for his wife and submission to Christ
- Both husband and wife place each other second only to God as the priority in their lives
How do we experience transformation in our marriage?
- Worship God individually and together with a humble attitude.
- Put Christ first in your own life and obey Him out of love.
- Commit to a church as a couple.
- Live for your spouse as selflessly as Christ did when he died for you on the cross.
- Let the Holy Spirit work in your heart to bring fulfillment, purity and obedience into your marriage.
- Feel secure in the fact that God has planned your marriage.
- Accept that you must continuously grow in your marriage and faith.
For general information and questions about Marriage and Family Ministries, email family@firstfriends.org.
