Pre-Marital Counseling

Thank you for your interest in granting Pastor Keith and his wife, Joy, the honor of caring for you as you approach marriage. Click here If interested in Pre-Marital Counseling, During our time together we will study the book “Marriage” by Paul David Tripp (Crossway)

The scope of the time is as follows:

Session #1
Meal with Pastor Keith and Joy McMinn
During this meal we will talk through your getting to know you form you fill out on the website and also share an overview of the sessions we will have together. 

Session #2
Chapter 1: What Did You Expect?
Chapter 2: Reason to Continue
Chapter 3: Whose Kingdom?
Chapter 4: Day by Day

Session #3
Commitment 1: We will give ourselves to a regular lifestyle of confession and forgiveness. 
Chapter 5: Coming Clean: Confession
Chapter 6: Canceling Debts

Session #4
Commitment 2: We will make growth and change our daily agenda. 
Chapter 7: Pulling Weeds
Chapter 8: Planting Seeds

Session #5
Commitment 3: We will work together to build a sturdy bond of trust. 
Chapter 9: Sticking Out Your Neck
Chapter 10: Someone to Be Trusted 

Session #6
Commitment 4: We will commit to building a relationship of love. 
Chapter 11: All You Need Is Love
Chapter 12: Ready, Willing, and Waiting

Session #7
Commitment 5: We will deal with our differences with appreciation and grace.
Chapter 13: Amazing Grace
Chapter 14: Before Dark

Session #8
Commitment 6: We will work to protect our marriage. 
Chapter 15: Eyes Wide Open
Chapter 16: On Your Knees
Chapter 17:Worship, Work, and Grace

Many people ask what the cost is. The sessions are free. The common practice cost for wedding day ceremonies is $150-$250. Any where in that region is totally fine for Pastor Keith. It is not about money but it is considered a blessing to receive.