9 Must-Have Conversations for a Doubt-Free Wedding Day

by Thomas, Gary; Wilke, Steve; Wilke, Rebecca

• ISBN13: 9781434705495
• ISBN10: 1434705498
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-01-01
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

Discover 10 critical conversations you must have before you say, "I Do."   In this companion resource to The Sacred Search, Gary Thomas helps dating and engaged couples work through the critical issues and questions they must address before they decide to marry. The Sacred Search Couple's Conversation Guide features 10 sessions of biblical study for couples, as well as a pastor/counselor's premarital plan for walking a couple through the guide. 

Author Biography

Gary Thomas is writer-in-residence at Second Baptist Church in Houston, a frequent guest on Focus on the Family and FamilyLife Today, and a popular speaker around the world. His award-winning books have been translated into a dozen languages and sold hundreds of thousands copies. Thomas and his wife have three children. Dr. Rebecca Wilke graduated from the University of Southern California, where she received a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. As a university professor, she focuses on educational issues at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Steve Wilke received his doctoral degree in Psychology, specializing in Marriage and Family, at United States International University, School of Human Behavior. As Director of Family Counseling Center, he manages the clinic and maintains a private practice focusing on individuals, couples, and families. Both Steve and Rebecca serve as radio media consultants on Marriage, Family, Mental Health, and Educational issues. They write for numerous publications and enjoy speaking in seminar and retreat settings. They reside in Southern California with their two sons, Ryan and Jared. 

Table of Contents

Authors’ Note
For Pastors
For Couples: How to Use this Conversation Guide
Session 1: Pre-engagement Punch List
Session 2: The Doubt-Free Wedding Day
Devotional: Two Are Better Than One
Session 3: Your Covenant Marriage
Devotional: Divorce Divorce
Session 4: And the Two Shall Become One
Devotional: Moving Toward Each Other
Session 5: Building a Family
Devotional: Someday
Session 6: Constructive Conflict
Devotional: Vacation Vanity
Session 7: Developing and Maintaining Sexual Intimacy
Devotional: The Power of a Pure Passion
Session 8: Money, Money, Money
Devotional: Finances
Session 9: Spiritual Intimacy
Devotional: “Power” Couples
Appendix A: The Marriage Mentor’s Conversational Session Guide
Appendix B: Personal History Questionnaire