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Premarital Counseling

I use the Premarital Awareness Inventory that was developed by Peter L. Velander. Each of the sessions are based around the results of this inventory. I recommend that couples read Love, Sex, and Happily Ever After: Preparing For A Marriage That Goes The Distance by Craig Groeschel when preparing to enter a covenantal marriage. The "questions" PDF's have been adapted from Dr. Robin L Smith's book "Lies At The Altar: The Truth About Great Marriages." 

To submit your Premarital Counseling Application online click here. To fill out the Wedding Packet form online click here. 

The Problem With Playing House 

This section is designed to help you think and pray through issues surrounding Cohabitation.

Please begin by reading Chapter six from Craig Groeschel's book: Love, Sex, and Happily Ever After. 


Read a letter from our Riverside pastoral staff that will help you to hear our heart on this matter: A Scriptural Perspective On Marriage

Here are some other articles and videos (from cultural studies) to engage with as you prayerfully consider your next steps. 

Is Cohabitation Still Linked to Greater Odds of Divorce?

Cohabitation 

Overview
premarital_diagram.pdf
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premarital_counseling_overview.pdf
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Session 1
premarital_counseling_session_1.pdf
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questions_-_session_1.pdf
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inventory_of_needs.pdf
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Session 2
premarital_counseling_session_2.pdf
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questions_-_session_2.pdf
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the_five_love_languages.pdf
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Session 3
premarital_counseling_session_3.pdf
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questions_-_session_3.pdf
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Session 4
premarital_counseling_session_4.pdf
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questions_-_session_4.pdf
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smalley__trents_personal_inventory.pdf
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personality_characteristics.pdf
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dave_ramsey.pdf
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personality_plus_inventory.pdf
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personality_plus_diagram.pdf
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Session 5
premarital_counseling_session_5.pdf
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questions_-_session_5.pdf
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Session 6
premarital_counseling_session_6.pdf
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money_wise_budget_template.xlsx
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questions_-_session_6.pdf
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men_-_72_hour_cycle_-_every_mans_battle.pdf
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gentlemens_club.pdf
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As a part of session six I recommend that guys watch Andy Stanley's message, Gentlemen's Club, to help prepare them to honor their wives in greater ways! Check out the entire THE NEW RULES FOR LOVE, SEX & DATING if you'd like to focus on this question: Are you who the person you are looking for is looking for?
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    • A Work, Not A Job
    • Because I Am A Leader
    • The Call To Ministry
    • Celevision
    • Decision-Making
    • Four Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership
    • Handling Criticism
    • Holy Redundancy
    • Impact Players
    • Introverted Leadership
    • Judgment Call
    • The Land Between
    • Leading From The Second Chair
    • The Making Of A Spiritual Leader
    • The Optics Of A Leader
    • The Replenishment Of A Leader
    • Six Types of Leaders
    • Succession Planning
    • The Transition Of A Leader
    • Trust vs. Suspicion
    • What Following Jesus Looks Like
    • Women In Leadership
  • Apps
    • Bible
    • Contacts
    • Heart
    • Weakness
    • Books
    • Health
    • Questions
    • Direction
    • Camera
    • Wired
    • Rhythm
    • Generosity
    • Flashlight
    • Rubber Band
    • Vision
    • Prayer
    • Y5
    • C7
    • Recreation
    • Adaptation
    • Delegation
    • Honor
    • Music
    • Priorities
    • Change
    • Conflict
    • Encouragement
    • Communication
  • Deep
    • Dream & Philosophy
    • Explanation & Invitation
  • Married Life
    • Premarital Counseling
    • iMarriage
    • The Vow
    • Trust God
    • Hurry Home
    • Cultivate Communication
    • Nurture Romance
    • Celebrate Differences
    • Finish Together
    • Necessary Endings
    • Divorce & Remarriage
    • Enemies Of The Heart
    • Parenting
  • Follow
    • Attribute Overview
    • Learn To Be With Jesus
    • Learn To Listen
    • Learn To Heal
    • Learn To Influence
    • Learn To Love
    • Learn To Pray
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    • Coaching
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