Seriously Dating or Engaged Spring 2022
Milton
March 6, 2022 – May 15, 2022
Our Spring 2022 Seriously Dating or Engaged series walks couples through the foundations of a God-centered relationship — from communication and conflict resolution to finances, intimacy, and parenting. Each session is taught by married couples from our church community, offering practical wisdom grounded in Scripture.
Session List
Introduction
March 6, 2022Marriage Ministry Team
The Marriage Ministry Team welcomes couples to the Seriously Dating or Engaged series, sharing an overview of the course and what to expect in the weeks ahead.
Knowing Each Other
March 13, 2022Chris and Meagan Bond
Chris and Meagan Bond explore personality types, love languages, and the influence of family of origin on how we relate to one another in relationships.
Communication
March 20, 2022Chris and Wendell Sweigard
Chris and Wendell Sweigard cover communication styles, levels of communication, the differences between men and women in communication, and empathetic listening skills — including a take-home assignment to put these skills into practice.
Resolving Conflict and Managing Anger
March 27, 2022Bill and Jenn Deitrick
Bill and Jenn Deitrick provide practical tools for navigating disagreement and conflict in healthy, constructive ways. As the research shows, the best predictor of marital success is the way couples handle conflicts and disagreements.
A Biblical Perspective of Marriage and Leaving & Cleaving
April 3, 2022Chris and Meagan Bond
Chris and Meagan Bond explore two foundational concepts: what Scripture says about the nature of marriage, and what it truly means to leave your family of origin and cleave to your spouse.
Finances
April 10, 2022Bill and Jenn Deitrick
Bill and Jenn Deitrick present a biblical perspective on finances, focusing on practical budgeting principles and steps toward financial unity and success as a couple.
Roles and Responsibilities
April 24, 2022Caleb and Michelle Swartz
Caleb and Michelle Swartz discuss roles and responsibilities in marriage, exploring what healthy submission looks like in a Christ-centered relationship with a focus on putting your spouse's needs first.
Sexual Intimacy
May 1, 2022Caleb and Michelle Swartz
Caleb and Michelle Swartz lead an open and honest conversation about sexual intimacy in marriage — its God-given design, its importance, and how to cultivate it in a healthy and honoring relationship.
The Power of Encouragement and Setting Goals in Marriage
May 8, 2022Pastor Mike and Jill Sweigard
Pastor Mike and Jill Sweigard share about the transformative power of encouragement in a relationship and the importance of setting intentional goals for your marriage together.
Parenting
May 15, 2022Chris and Wendell Sweigard
Chris and Wendell Sweigard share wisdom and practical perspective on parenting as a team — how to prepare for, align on, and support each other as you grow your family.