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MARRIAGE MINISTRY

In recent years, Bethany has had the privilege of walking with hundreds of couples as they enter engagement, marriage, and parenting. Our desire is to build strong families and marriages at Bethany, and we support couples through pastoral counsel, resources, and community.

Premarital Couples

Engaged Class offered in the fall, winter, and spring quarters. Exploring Engagement Class offered in the fall and spring. 
Our next Engaged Class begins September 28 and Exploring Engagement returns September 28.
Have questions about premarital classes? Check out our FAQ page

Engaged Class
Engaged Class

This is an eight-week course in which couples will gather together and address core issues around “two becoming one” through topics such as finances, sex, conflict skills, and communication.

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Exploring Engagement
Exploring Engagement

Through this course, you and your partner will explore your relationship with honesty and transparency in order to make an educated, biblically-based decision about your future.

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Marriage Process at Bethany

Marriage Mentoring

A growing number of couples in the church say they would benefit from having marriage mentors—more experienced couples equipped to advise and encourage other couples. If you find yourselves struggling to understand how to navigate your relationship, consider being matched with a mentor couple.



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Weddings at Bethany

There are many ways to have a wedding, but we take seriously inviting the Lord to bless your marriage within the church. Interested in having your wedding at Bethany or have a Bethany pastor officiate your wedding? Check out our FAQs below!

Read and fill out this form. Email the completed form to staff@churchbcc.org.

Yes! Please fill out this form and submit your request to staff@churchbcc.org.

We require wedding applications to be submitted between six and twelve months before the planned event. Applications submitted outside of this timeframe will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, to be married at Bethany Community Church, premarital counseling is required, even if you are not planning to use a Bethany pastor as your officiant. We recommend taking our Engaged Class, but you are welcome to take any premarital counseling course as long as you can provide documentation of completion.

Yes! You are more than welcome to have a licensed pastor from another recognized denomination perform your ceremony at Bethany. This pastor should be prepared to provide a doctrinal statement, if requested. Please provide a current phone number, email of your pastor, and pastor’s church website address with your application.

Yes! However, Bethany is a dry campus, and alcohol is not allowed.

Room fees range from $500-$800 per hour. Weddings at Bethany are about $3,000 on average.

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