Preparing for Marriage

Dr. Dennis Rainey is the cofounder of FamilyLife, a Cru ministry, and has authored or coauthored more than 55 books and Bible studies. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and hosts conferences on marriage, men's ministry, and parenting globally. For more than 26 years Dennis was the host of the award-winning nationally syndicated radio program FamilyLife Today, and he continues to be a contributor to the broadcast. He and his wife, Barbara, live near Little Rock, Arkansas, and have six married children and 24 grandchildren. More about their work and resources can be found at DennisandBarbara.com.

You're in love, and it's the real thing. You have made a joyous decision together--a decision destined to change your lives forever: You're getting married! Now, as you plan your wedding celebration, it is time to lay the foundation for a lifetime of love and romance. Today you can begin the important, lifelong task of building a strong Christian marriage. Created by FamilyLife, one of America's leading marriage and family ministries, Preparing for Marriage is a dynamic, comprehensive program designed to help you prepare for life together after the cake is cut and the guests head home. That is when the real adventure begins--the adventure of creating an intimate, lasting, and biblical marriage! Inside you'll find eight sessions of fun, romantic study that will help you target areas for growth in your relationship. You can work through Preparing for Marriage as a couple, with a pastor or premarital counselor, or with a small group. Don't just plan your wedding . . . prepare for your marriage!