Premarital Ministry

Premarital Ministry

This form must be completed as a couple as forms for the bride and groom are both included in this form. Form must be totally complete in order to be submitted.
We believe that marriage is a sacred gift from God and a lifetime covenant (permanent arrangement between a man and a woman). It is our desire that couples approach marriage according to biblical standards in a way that is pleasing to God. In this regard, we ask that you accept the following:

-- Believing that God has intended marriage to take place between a man and a woman. (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-5)

-- Believing that God has intended that Christians only marry Christians, we require that both bride and groom have individually accepted Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives. (2 Cor 6:14-16)

-- Believing that the sexual relationship has been designed and intended for marriage, we ask that you agree to abstain from any sexual relationship until after the wedding. Furthermore, believing that living arrangments that include cohabitation prior to the wedding is a compromise of your Christian witness, we ask that you agree to separate living arrangements until the wedding. (1 Cor 6:9-11; 1 Cor 8:1-13)

-- Believing that the church is God's greenhouse to grow strong marriages, we ask that you find a place of involvement in His church, the body of Christ, and pursue a lifestyle of faithfulness to your church family. (Heb 10:19-25)

1. You must be an active member of Guts Church for at least 6 months prior to the wedding date.

2. There is a 4-month waiting period from receipt of this application.

3. Future bride and groom must complete the following applications (see below).

4. Once the form has been submitted, an appointment will be scheduled to take a pre-marriage assessment. The assessment costs a one time fee of $35 per couple, so please bring a debit or credit card.

5. Once the inventory has been taken, the couple must attend at least (4) 1 hour sessions pre-marriage sessions before any wedding details are confirmed.

6. A pre-marriage recommendation must be given prior to a pastoral committment from any Guts Church ministers.

7. Upon recommendation, you will meet with the special events coordinator to confirm wedding date, presiding minister, complete facilities request form and discuss procedures and scheduling.

8. Invitations should not be ordered until recommendation has been made and the wedding date is officially scheduled on the church calendar.

9. Any further questions should be directed to the Care Team of Guts Church.
Bride Questionnaire
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Have you been born again?*
If so, for how long?*
Employer*
How long employed there?*
Have you attended membership class at Guts Church?*
Approximate date of your membership?*
List areas of involvement at the church:*
List two references who attend Guts Church:
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Name of Groom:*
How long have you known each other?*
How long have you dated?*
How long have you been engaged?*
Are you and your fiance involved in premarital sex?*
Have you been previously married?*
How long were you married?*
Do you have any children?*
When is your desired wedding date?*
Where is your wedding to take place?*
Requested minister to perform service:*
Describe your spiritual life. What part does the Bible and prayer have in your daily life? Who will be the head of this home?*
Do you believe you both are yoked equally?*
Describe your fiance: What are some of the qualities of this person that affirmed your decision to marry them?*
When and how did your relationship begin? When did you begin to talk about marriage and when were you formally engaged?*
Remarriage: If married previously, what led to the divorce and how could it affect this marriage? What have you done to recover from the effects of your divorce?*
Groom Questionnaire
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Have you been born again?*
If so, for how long?*
Employer*
How long employed there?*
Have you attended membership class at Guts Church?*
What was the approximate date of membership? *
List areas of involvement at the church:*
List two references who attend Guts Church:
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Name of Bride:*
How long have you known each other?*
How long have you dated?*
How long have you been engaged?*
Are you and your fiance involved in premarital sex?*
Have you been previously married?*
How long were you previously married?*
Do you have any children?*
When is your desired wedding date?*
Where is your wedding to take place?*
Requested ministry to perform service:*
*It is the responsibility of the couple to request and schedule any minister not listed.
Requested minister to perform service:*
Describe your spiritual life. What part does the Bible and prayer have in your daily life? Who will be the head of this home?*
Do you believe you both are yoked equally?*
Describe your fiance: What are some of the qualities of this person that affirmed your decision to marry them?*
When and how did your relationship begin? When did you begin to talk about marriage and when were you formally engaged?*
Remarriage: If married previously, what led to the divorce and how could it affect this marriage? What have you done to recover from the effects of your divorce?*
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Premarital Ministry

Bride Questionnaire

Groom Questionnaire