Common Questions

• Who is Merge for?

  Merge is a premarital ministry designed for dating or engaged couples. Participants must be 18 years or older. Together, you will explore God’s design for marriage while thoughtfully considering your next steps in your relationship journey.

  Merge provides a supportive, engaging, and genuine environment where you can seek wisdom and receive guidance about marriage. We will address common questions and challenges from a biblical perspective. If you are willing to examine your relationship through the lens of God's design, and are eager to determine your next steps, then Merge is the perfect opportunity for you

• What does a typical night of Merge look like?

  Each week begins with an engaging teaching session from the Merge curriculum. Following the teaching, you'll break into your small groups which consists of 4 couples and is facilitated by a trained mentor couple. In your small groups, you will dive deeper into the topics covered, as well as to reflect on the weekly homework assignments. This structure fosters meaningful conversations and strengthens your connection with both your partner and other couples in Merge.
  

• Is Merge premarital counseling?

  Merge is not premarital counseling and its leaders serve as facilitators, not professional counselors.  However, we do believe Merge can equip couples to prepare for marriage. It is a requirement before a Well pastor will officiate a wedding.

  For premarital counseling, we recommend The Well Counseling Center. They offer affordable and professional individual and/or premarital counseling from a Christian worldview. You can find out more information on their website here.

• What commitment do I have to make?

  Merge is a 9-week class (1 week orientation, 8 weeks of curriculum) that meets once a week for 2 hours (see times/date on website). The expectation is that you attend each week. There is weekly homework and discussion with your significant other. We also encourage couples to have a one-off night for a social gathering to bond and get to know your group.

• What is the cost?

  The cost to participate in Merge is $90 per couple, which includes the curriculum. We never want finances to stand in the way of anyone participating, so if the cost is a concern for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to merge@thewellcommunity.org to explore available options.