Marriage mentoring
Our Marriage Mentor ministry is created for couples desiring to enrich their marriage, mediate a crisis, or receive pre-marital counseling. During the mentoring journey, you will be assigned a trained mentor couple to walk alongside you. Learn more about this opportunity below!
Receive a Mentor
We know how challenging marriage can be – many of us live with the quiet shame that our marriage is not perfect. Our mentoring program will teach you practical skills and new perspectives that will help you to be successful in creating a happy, healthy marriage.
Become a Mentor
The need for mentors is great. Our mentors receive training and join a community of other mentors who support each other. You also have the option to go through the mentoring process to experience it first-hand yourself before becoming a mentor.
FAQ
Which Program Do You Use?
We use the SYMBIS curriculum created by Doctors Les and Leslie Parrot. The SYMBIS program serves couples who are engaged as well as those who want to enrich their marriage or navigate a difficult season.
How Long is the Course?
The course is designed to last 3-7 weeks. During this time you will navigate and intentionally pursue health in the areas of communication, finances, child-raising, family and in-laws, and other areas that can be a challenge to every marriage.
How much does the course cost?
The fee is $150 for stakeholders, $175 for regular attenders and $200 for those who do not attend COTC. This covers books and materials, and the cost of the initial assessment which helps us to navigate the areas in which you may have challenges. Scholarships are available for those who may experience financial difficulties. You may request financial help by emailing us.
What if we need a clinical marriage counselor?
Our mentors are trained to know when our program may not be sufficient for couples with deep troubles, or problems with substance, physical, or sexual abuse, or additional deep complications in life. However, for the majority of couples, this program can make a huge difference in the life of your marriage. Resources for clinical counseling are also available upon request.
Can anyone be a mentor?
Mentors must be a Stakeholder at Church of the City. This entails attending Intro to COTC, agreeing to our statement of faith and our approach to ministry, as well as a commitment to join our community.
How do you screen mentor couple applicants?
In addition to being a Stakeholder with a commitment to Christ, we provide video training, as well as guidance for potential mentors through the first session of the program. We then decide together if they are ready to mentor others. In some cases, they may desire to go through the entire program first as a mentee couple.
Do I have to be a counselor to mentor others?
No! The weight of helping a couple is on the course itself, which trains you to listen to one another and negotiate solutions that will work specifically for them. You will feel confident that the program helps them even when you don’t know everything. That’s the beauty of it!
