Why Premarital Education

Pre-marriage education will help you build a strong foundation for a healthy marriage.

WHAT IS SYMBIS?

SYMBIS is the acronym for 'Save Your Marriage Before It Starts'

SYMBIS is a comprehensive marriage program designed by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, who are passionate and dedicated advocates for healthy marriages.

The SYMBIS Assessment is an evidence-based report created for you and your relationship. It is extremely helpful couples who are considering marriage, engage couples and couples with the first two years of marriage.
As a Certified SYMBIS Facilitator I will will review your results with you which will include your individual and relationship strengths, opportunities, and any caution flag identified by the assessment.

Over 1 million couples have used SYMBIS making it the most used pre-marriage program.

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Your PERSONALITIES

Discover what makes each of you and your relationship different.

Your FIGHT TYPES

Let's uncover "hot topics" & how to use conflict to become closer.

Your LOVE LIFE

Prepare for deeper intimacy and a lifetime of passion.

Your MONEY METHODS

Work together to recognize your shared goals and dreams.

Your TALK STYLES

Formulate a safe space for respectful conversations.

Your DEEPEST LONGING

Create your soul-to-soul connection

Marriage was the first human institution established by God (Genesis 2:24).

• Marriage is intended to be permanent (Matthew 19:6; Mark 10:9).

• Marriage is not merely a human agreement; it is a relationship before God (Genesis 2:22).

• Marriage is the most intimate of all human relationships (Genesis 2:23-25).

• Marriage is a relationship of self-giving of one human being to another (Ephesians 5:25-30).

• Marriage is exclusive (Genesis 2:22-25; 1 Corinthians 7:2-5).

BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF COVENANT

From a biblical point of view, it’s also important to note that God established marriage as a covenant, not a contract (Malachi 2:14; Proverbs 2:16-17). The difference? At least three distinctions:

• A covenant is based on trust between parties while a contract is based on distrust.

• A covenant is based on unlimited responsibility while a contract is based on limited liability.

• A covenant cannot be broken if new circumstances occur while a contract can be voided by mutual consent.

This type of marriage covenant was ordained by God to provide believers with a picture of Christ's love and relationship to His church (Ephesians 5:22-33; Revelation 21:2, 9).

BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE GIFTS OF MARRIAGE

The covenant of marriage promises several benefits to couples who follow God’s Word:

• Companionship. The affection, love, and true companionship which grow out of a oneness of spirit as each partner models Christ's unconditional love. (Amos 3:3).

• Enjoyment. The physical relationship reflects the loyalty and affection shared among marriage partners who have become "One flesh." (Hebrews 13:4).

• Fruitfulness. The blessing of children in a marriage relationship allows that relationship to reproduce itself physically.

(Genesis 1:28; I Peter 3:7).

SYMBIS PREMARITAL PACKAGE

WHAT YOU GET

The SYMBIS Assessment- each of you will individually complete via your computer. It takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Seven (7) 60 minute online or in-person session with Antonio & Sanita Mitchell who will help you unpack your results.

An personalized 16-page describing your results and provide insights for your relationships. Saving Your

Marriage Before it Starts books are not included in investment.

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