A Pre-Marriage Counselling Handbook with Workbook

The Complete Pre-Marriage Counselling Resource for Pastors & Lay Counsellors

A Pre-Marriage Counselling Handbook by Alan & Donna Goerz is the definitive, practical resource for pastors and lay counsellors who guide couples through the critical pre-marriage preparation process. This Revised Edition includes Handout Masters — ready-to-use reproducible materials that make it easy to deliver structured, effective pre-marriage counselling sessions.

Alan and Donna Goerz bring decades of experience in marriage ministry to this comprehensive handbook, offering a biblically grounded, practically structured approach to helping couples build a strong foundation before they say "I do."

What This Handbook Covers:

• Communication — Teaching couples to listen, speak, and resolve conflict effectively
• Roles & Expectations — Clarifying each partner's expectations for marriage and family life
• Finances — Practical guidance on budgeting, debt, and financial unity
• Intimacy & Sexuality — A biblical, healthy approach to physical and emotional intimacy
• Spiritual Life — Building a shared faith foundation and spiritual disciplines as a couple
• Family of Origin — Understanding how backgrounds shape expectations and behaviours
• Conflict Resolution — Tools for navigating disagreements with grace and respect

Handout Masters Include:

• Reproducible worksheets and discussion guides for each session
• Pre-session questionnaires to identify key areas for discussion
• Practical exercises couples can complete together between sessions

Biblically sound, easy to use, and thoroughly practical, this handbook is an indispensable tool for any church or counsellor committed to helping couples start their marriages on the right foundation.