What We Believe
Marriage is one of the most important commitments a person can make. Aside from your decision to follow Christ, no other decision will have as great an impact on your life. It is our belief here as pastors that the reason so many marriages are failing in our time, is because far too many churches have failed to recognize their responsibility to properly equip people to enter in to the marriage relationship. It is our goal then, to attempt to fulfill that obligation to the best of our ability before we commit to performing a marriage ceremony for you.
As ministers of the gospel performing wedding ceremonies are not something we are obligated to do. This means that if we feel that you and your fiancé are not ready, or should not be married for any reason, we will decline to perform your wedding or continue the pre-marriage counseling. In a Christian marriage, two individuals are making a vow to God to fulfill to the best of their ability, all that God requires for their marriage as outlined in the Bible. Because of the great significance and importance of the marriage vow, all parties should approach marriage prayerfully, patiently, and honestly.
What We Require
There are situations in which we reserve the right and refuse to perform any wedding or begin pre-marriage counseling.
- If one or both of you are not a believing Christian, The Bible clearly teaches that we are not to be unequally yoked with an unbeliever. (2 Corinthians 6:14)
- We do not do same sex weddings due to the bible referring this act as an abomination unto God.
We believe it is much more important to counsel you as to how to get out of these situations than to move ahead with your wedding plans.