2. The Parks Church Mission Statement
Gospel
The Good News (John 1:1-17, John 14:6, John 3:16)
Community
The Local Church (Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:23-25)
Discipleship
The Walk (Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 4:13, Hebrews
6:1-2)
Serving
The Example (James 1:22, 1 John 3:18, Matthew
25:40-45)
Missional
The Intentional Life (1 Thes. 4:1, Acts 17:26)
3. The Parks Church Marriage Mission
Statement
Communication
Our marriages communicate a message.
Family
Strong marriages lead to strong families.
Counsel
Take counsel from the word of God.
Service
Serve one another in marriage.
Responsibility
Marriage is an institution for carrying on missionary
work.
4. Promoting Healthier Relationships
For premarital couples
Marriage Mentors provide helpful role models
during the premarital stage and first year of your
marriage.
For married couples
Meeting with Marriage Mentors can provide
hope, enrichment, and direction for your
marriage.
For Marriage Mentors
Investing in other couples can be an enriching
experience for their own marriages.
5. Building a Marriage Foundation
Malachi Chapter 2
14 The LORD witnessed the vows you and your
wife made to each other on your wedding day
when you were young.
1 Kings Chapter 6
12 "As for this temple you are building, if you
follow my decrees, carry out my regulations and
keep all my commands and obey them, I will fulfill
through you the promise I gave to David your
father.
8. Marriage Mentor Program
Continue Mentor ProcessStage 3 (Continual)
Stage 2 (3 weeks)
Stage 1 (3 weeks)
Begin Mentoring Process
Attend Mentor Meetings
Meet with Pastor
Meet with Marriage Ministers
Commit to Family Program
10. Stage 1 – Week 1
Introduction – Meet Pastor
Open with Prayer
Pastoral Session
Schedule next appt. with Mentors
Close with Prayer.
11. Stage 1 – Week 2
Introductions - Pastor introduces couple to
Mentors
Open with Prayer
“Get to Know” time
Get a History of the relationship.
Assess their relationship.
Have couple share their Vision and Expectations.
Discuss with couple what a perfect marriage looks
like.
At-Home Assessment (online survey,
SurveyMonkey)
12. Stage 1 – Week 3
Open with Prayer
Review Assessment Results
Brief discussion on:
Core values and beliefs
Communication
Family
Commitment
Outline The Parks Marriage Mission Statement
Commit to Marriage Mentor Program
(Covenant).
Schedule next appt. and close with Prayer.
13. Stage 2 – Week 1
Introductions – Introduce couple to “Romance”
Mentors
Open with Prayer
“Romance” time
Let’s talk romance.
Senior Mentors Share their experiences.
Schedule next appt. and close with Prayer.
14. Stage 2 – Week 2
Introductions – Introduce couple to “Reality”
Mentors
Open with Prayer
“Get Real” time
“Reality” Mentors Share their experiences.
Schedule next appt. and close with Prayer.
15. Stage 2 – Week 3
Introductions – Introduce couple to “Primo”
Mentors
Open with Prayer
“Prime” time
Primo Mentors Share their experiences.
Schedule next appt. and close with Prayer.
16. Stage 3 – Continual
Have accountability program?