Engaged
Marriage is a big step, and we’re here to help you start strong. If you’re engaged, Marriage Matters is the perfect place to grow together, prepare for life as husband and wife, and build your relationship on a Christ-centered foundation. You’ll find honest conversations, helpful tools, and a supportive community that wants to cheer you on. Whether your wedding is months away or just around the corner—we’re so glad you’re here!
Healthy marriages start long before the wedding.
Prepare for a strong and passionate marriage through community by addressing common challenges from a Biblical perspective.
TUESDAYS from 6:30-8:30 PM
January 19 - march 16, 2027
Couples who participate in pre-marital counseling experience an increase in marital fulfillment over those who do not. Merge prepares seriously dating and engaged couples for marriage by addressing common challenges from a biblical perspective. Topics covered include a communication, conflict, finances, expectations, family and in-laws, sexual intimacy, and understanding your spouse. Merge helps couples explore what marriage really means in a safe and informative environment. Often for the first time, couples get to see the practicalities of merging together two very different lives. Two sets of expectations, now merging together. Two bank accounts, now merging together. Two pairs of inlaws, now merging together. The name Merge came about because that is what marriage is: the joining together of what was previously separate.The 9 week class is offered once a year. The cost is $60 per couple and this covers the cost of materials for both of you. Classes include:Large group teaching timeSmall group discussion with a trained leader couplePersonalized learning opportunities
Whether you go to Forum, attend another church, or don't go to church at all, you are welcome to attend. If you have some weeks that you will be unable to attend, don’t let that keep you from joining in. You will be able to easily catch up with a recorded video of the class and continue on with your homework and notes of the class. We always encourage if one of you can attend, do so, and catch the other one up. Also, if you are not local, it can still work through the wonders of video conference technology!
Events
Connect daily. Date weekly.
What are you waiting for? Find some laughter and fun with your partner at one of our intentional date nights. All of our events are for engaged and married couples, no matter the age, stage or health of your marriage or if you call Forum your church home, somewhere else, or nowhere at all. We welcome you to be a part of a community of couples who desire to deepen their relationship with their partner and Jesus.Sunday Class - Victory in Spiritual Warfare
Marriage is a gift - but it is not the goal.
SUNDAYS OCTOBER 4 - NOVEMBER 22 IN ROOM 202 AT 10 AM
Ever feel like your marriage isn’t just a battle over who left the dishes in the sink or who loaded the dishwasher incorrectly, but a full-blown plot by unseen forces to steal your joy?
Victory in Spiritual Warfare by Tony Evans pulls back the curtain on the real, invisible battle happening right in your living room. It turns out, your spouse isn’t actually the enemy! Your spouse is your ally—even if they occasionally steal all the blankets.
In this marriage Bible study, you’ll learn how to stop sparring with each other, put on your spiritual armor, and start fighting the real battles together. After all, a couple that fights the good fight together might even have an easier time deciding what to watch on Netflix!
All engaged and married couples are welcome. Come grow with us. 
Financial Coaching
Whether you are facing financial challenges that you want to overcome, want to learn new skills or sharpen the ones you already have, we'd love to walk with you in this journey. Couples will commit to an initial session and one follow-up session with additional meetings and communications as needed.