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Fellowship’s elders and pastors are passionate about starting<\/strong>, strengthening<\/strong>, and saving<\/strong> marriages. We believe God has a plan and purpose for each marriage, and while no marriage is perfect, all marriages are designed to exist for our good and God’s glory.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Starting” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Commonly referred to as \u201cpremarital ministry\u201d, Fellowship has a passion for shepherding couples through the premarital season of their lives. Whether a couple has been engaged for a few months or are blending families, we take the opportunity seriously to lay a biblically-based foundation for a lifetime of covenant commitment. The primary way we do this is through a three-fold premarital process.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Premarital Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n This meeting takes place once a couple registers online for the premarital process \u2013 when they want to be married on one of Fellowship\u2019s campuses or by a Fellowship pastor. In the Premarital Meeting, the engaged couple meets with two Care Pastors for approximately 60 minutes. The pastors cover the elders\u2019 written statement on marriage for the purpose of establishing a relationship with Jesus, understanding covenant marriage, and committing to holistic purity. We invite the couple to attend the upcoming Weekender and also talk through the details of the premarital assessment tools which are used later by the premarital mentor couple. To begin the wedding process, please visit fellowshipar.com\/weddings<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Becoming ONE Weekender<\/strong><\/p>\n The Weekender is a \u201cmini conference\u201d hosted four times a year. The event is all-inclusive on Friday and Saturday nights on our West Little Rock campus. The cost is $100 per couple to cover the expense of materials, meals, snacks, etc. The Weekender is comprised of six sessions and six breakout sessions. Couples in attendance hear from a variety of speakers and are led by Group Leaders. The Weekender notebook then serves as personalized material for each couple to utilize in their premarital mentoring experience. To learn more, visit fellowshipar.com\/becomingone<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Premarital Mentoring<\/strong><\/p>\n The Care Team trains and equips married couples to serve the church as premarital mentors. Modeled after the mentoring strategies of Family Life, the premarital mentors are typically only a chapter or two ahead in life of the engaged couple. Rather than teaching marriage concepts, the mentor couple is prepared to truly engage in the personal lives, questions, and concerns of the engaged couple. Mentoring typically occurs over the course of 4-6 sessions. In addition to the notes the couple writes down during the Weekender, the mentor couples also use the results of the Prepare Enrich assessment and the All About Me questionnaire completed by each couple.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Strengthening” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Fellowship takes two primary approaches to marriage strengthening. The first is Discipleship Groups (D-Groups).<\/strong> These weekly gatherings are where couples can grow in their faith, be held accountable for sin, pray for one another, and enjoy the company of other like-minded married couples. These groups exist specifically for young married couples, median-aged couples, and even senior adult married couples. The groups frequently study marriage material and strive to strengthen their marriages. To learn more about D-Groups, please visit fellowshipar.com\/groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n The second is in intentionally chosen marriage classes.<\/strong> Specifically, we annually host a four-week class called, \u201cLove & Marriage\u201d. On occasion, our Wednesday Nights at Fellowship lineup will include a marriage class which covers a book or marriage-centered Bible study. Curriculum includes Re-engage, Meaning of Marriage<\/em> by Tim Keller, and Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make <\/em>by Paul Tripp. If a marriage class is currently being offered, couples can register at our Events page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nStarting<\/h2>\n
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