Couples
Embracing Love
A strong, loving marriage that lasts a lifetime doesn’t just happen by chance.
Perhaps you’re planning to get married, or you’ve been married for a few years and are wondering how you can grow in your relationship. We offer a variety of resources to help you enter marriage well-prepared or to start a conversation about your relationship.
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Preparing for Marriage
Marriage is a lifelong adventure that you can—and should—prepare for.
To that end, we offer marriage preparation courses, as well as mentoring and coaching.
Ready for Marriage
Love is neither a matter of chance nor fate, but an investment in a relationship with someone to whom you wish to remain faithfully committed for a lifetime.
In a trusting small-group atmosphere, we’ll meet over five evenings to learn, deepen our understanding, and engage in conversation together.
During the course, you’ll hear inspiring teachings on topics such as communication, conflict resolution, sex, the vision of marriage and the marriage covenant, and your personality.
In groups and in pairs, you’ll have time to explore topics in greater depth and discuss what you’ve learned.
COST:
€20 per couple, including a workbook
DATES:
Starting September 17 for 5 weeks
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION:
To ensure the best possible support, participation is limited to 5 couples. So don’t wait too long—your marriage is precious.
Refreshments will be provided.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
August 27
From couple to couple
The period leading up to the wedding is exciting and thrilling, as it’s filled with many new discoveries that prepare you for a life together and allow you to dream about your future.
Still, a healthy relationship and a strong marriage don’t just happen on their own.
It’s a good idea to discuss important issues together before the wedding and lay a solid foundation for your marriage.
To provide you with the best possible support, we offer two options for one-on-one sessions where you can gain a deeper understanding of your relationship, discuss your questions and concerns individually, and work together to identify your strengths and areas for growth.
Pre-marital Mentoring (based on FamilyLife)
Mentoring means learning from experienced individuals and engaging in direct dialogue with them. Over the course of about five sessions, an experienced couple will guide you through the following topics:
Communication, accountability, conflict resolution, growth, shared goals and values.
During the group discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to ask your mentors questions, and afterward, as a pair, you’ll use a workbook to explore the topics discussed in greater depth.
Cost:
€30, including workbook
Registration:
Our capacity is limited. There may be a waitlist. Please introduce yourselves as a couple with a few brief words and let us know how you heard about our program.
Pre-marital Coaching (Prepare)
(Prepare-Enrich Assessment)
In our pre-marital coaching program, you will explore various aspects of your relationship and personalities based on a scientifically validated analysis of a questionnaire you completed online beforehand. Through discussions and accompanying exercises, you will develop your own strategies for resolving issues in your relationship. You will be guided and supported throughout this process by licensed coaches.
During the three sessions, you’ll examine your personality profiles, relationship dynamics, and couple dynamics in terms of your strengths and areas for growth, thereby gaining valuable insight into yourselves, your backgrounds, and your relationship.
Cost:
€30 per pair, including online test and evaluation
Registration:
Our capacity is limited. There may be a waitlist. Please introduce yourselves as a couple with a few brief words and let us know how you heard about our program.
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Date Night
#DATENIGHT: Time for you as a couple
Twice a year, we want to give you as a couple a special experience!
Data Night is different every time. It features a mix of athletic, creative, relaxing, and cultural highlights. Each time, you’ll receive thought-provoking spiritual insights on a relationship-related topic that you can discuss privately. This is how you keep your love fresh!
The program is based on Christian principles, but does not require guests to have a Christian background. We round out your date with culinary delights.
COSTS:
Varies depending on the activities: Costs will be communicated in advance
REGISTRATION:
Announcements about upcoming Date Nights will be posted on the ICF Couples Telegram channel and here on the website.
The registration deadline is no later than 3 weeks before the start of the next event.
Marriage Coaching
Making Marriages Crisis-Resilient (Based on the Prepare-Enrich Analysis)
Your marriage doesn’t have to be in trouble before coaching becomes necessary. This program provides you with valuable insights that will help strengthen your relationship. You’ll meet with your licensed coaches over the course of several evenings. You’ll assess the state of your marriage through a couple’s analysis using the scientifically validated PREPARE/ENRICH tool. The results will highlight both the strengths and areas for growth in your relationship. Together, you’ll explore the areas where you’d like to grow and receive support through guided exercises to develop your own strategies for overcoming challenges.
COST:
Starting at €30 per pair, including online test and evaluation
REGISTRATION:
Our capacity is limited. There may be a wait. Please introduce yourselves as a couple with a few brief words and let us know how you heard about our program.