What is Right Start?

Right Start is a program designed for engaged couples and those considering engagement. Each of the 7 weekly sessions will take couples through biblically based material intended to both evaluate and strengthen their relationship, as well as help them envision the reality of married life together. In addition, participants will be paired with a mature married couple from the church to mentor them through the joys and challenges of engagement and marriage. This program is intended to help you walk equipped and confident towards the sacred and lifelong commitment of marriage!

*This program is offered twice a year, once in the Fall and once in the Spring.

The Details

Registration: Fall 2024 Registration opens on Sunday, August 11th.

*We meet on Sundays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on the WFBC campus in the Old Youth room for most of our 7 classes.

Topics and Fall Schedule:

  • September 15th, Week 1: Covenant/Marital Boundaries

  • September 22nd, Week 2: Personality Assessments (SYMBIS)

  • September 29th, Week 3: Communications/Conflict Resolution

  • OFF week - October 6th - CHURCH PICNIC

  • October 13th, Week 4: In-laws/Family Dynamics

  • October 20th, Week 5: Gender Roles

  • October 27th, Week 6: Financial Stability

  • November 3rd, Week 7: Intimacy in Marriage

Cost: $99 (per couple)

Requirements of Program:

  • Attend Class

  • Watch teaching videos before each class (except the first two classes)

  • Meet with assigned mentor couple 3 times before marriage and 3 times within the first year of marriage

  • Complete SYMBIS assessment prior to the Personality Assessments week

  • Complete homework outside of class - reading a book and doing a workbook together

Right Start Registration

Please fill out the form below with your significant other and allow about 5 minutes to complete. Please know that many questions asked on this form will help you get paired to the right mentor couple. Thank you!

Questions: Send Julie Murry an email.

*Participants watch the videos for the sessions here (you will receive password from the Right Start Coordinator)

Mentors

Engagement is a pivotal time in the life of a believer. Many young people desire to honor their marriage covenant but have no godly example to follow.  As members of the body of Christ, being a Right Start mentor is one way we can disciple younger believers. We are not looking for perfect people to mentor; just couples willing to be transparent, allowing the Spirit to work through you to prepare the next generation for this sacred union.
If you are potentially interested in serving our body in this way, fill out the application below.