Many couples first question the option of living together while exploring Christian faith or local church membership.
This church would love to become a resource for clarity and health in your relationship because we believe marriage is a God-ordained, sacred institution. In Ephesians 5:31-33 the Bible describes the marital bond as a picture of the love between Christ (the groom) and the church (His bride). It is much easier to nurture a strong marriage while learning and growing with other believers – especially those who are a little further down the road.
Couples who have been married for a while can provide guidance and input as you make decisions about romance and marriage. They can also serve as models, which is particularly helpful to those with parents who divorced or never married. Christian counselors and church leaders can also help you determine if you are ready to shift into premarital counseling or if you need to re-evaluate a potentially harmful relationship.
In either case, we encourage you to seek wise counsel as you pursue a God-honoring marriage and family life.