Preparing for Marriage God's Way: A Step-by-Step Guide for Marriage Success Before and After the Wedding

by Wayne A. Mack

Preparing for Marriage God's Way is a marriage counseling resource that uses thoughtful self-examination to reveal the personalities, background, and expectations that you and your partner are bringing to your union. Through rigorous Bible study, you will learn about God's expectations for marriage and be equipped with his solutions for dealing with typical marriage conflicts. Three follow-up lessons after your marriage help you to reflect on all that's happened after you said, "I do."

Genres: Marriage, Christian, Counselling, Christian Living, Nonfiction, Theology

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1986

About the author

Wayne Mack lives in Pretoria, South Africa, where he serves as a pastor-elder with his son-in-law and teaches biblical counseling at Strengthening Ministries Training Institute to pastors and aspiring pastors in the region. He also spends about six weeks in the USA teaching at various churches. He and his wife, Carol, have four adult children and numerous grandchildren.

Reviews

[Samuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for engaged couples. Go through it with a pastor/counselor.

[Beth Peninger]

Originally I gave this title 4 stars. I am revising my stars to zero.

The reason I am doing so is that since reading this title, several things about my faith journey and expression have changed and I no longer subscribe to evangelical ideologies.

Additionally, this book encourages a patriarchal culture and I do not stand by that.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extensive workbook for marriage. Surveys and Bible studies are helpful.

[Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

My husband and I went through this book as part of the pre-marital program offered at our church. This book is full of worksheets that can be time consuming, but are well worth the time invested.

We had friends that did not have very well rounded pre-marital programs in their area. We strongly recommend going through this book.

Also, the cover listed on this page does not match ours. Ours had a brown and gold cover with tear out pages.

[Rachel L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

We went through this while we were engaged. Lots of good get-to-know-you questions and things to talk through, along with various assignments. Lots of looking up verses and worksheets. It was valuable for us.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book for premarital counseling.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much work... such good discussion! So worth it, whether you're engaged or already married! Took our communication to a whole new level :)

[Dawn Bess · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are planning to be married or need a refresher with scriptures this book is for you.