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Elgin Marriage Ministry

A healthy family starts with a Christ-centered marriage. Whether you’re looking to get married, or strengthen your existing marriage, we have something for you.

At Harvest, we believe God created male and female as unique biological persons made to complement each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9). Unions beyond this definition do not fulfill God’s definition of marriage.

Your marriage is the most important human relationship you have. Good marriages don’t just happen; it takes intentionality. We believe that every effort you make to strengthen your marriage will be worth it.

If this is a season for you to focus in on this most important human relationship, join us.  We have a team of Facilitators that have been trained in the use of an in-depth questionnaire tool to help guide your marriage forward.  SYMBIS is a Relational Assessment for Engaged Couples. SYMBIS provides a personalized road map to making marriage everything it was meant to be.

WHAT?

The SYMBIS is a 200 question assessment taken online by each couple. A 15-page report is generated that has information on each person’s attitude toward marriage, their goals, personality dynamics, role expectations, strengths and weakness, relationships with in-laws, relational well being, communication patterns, how they handle conflict, money, sex, and spirituality. The SYMBIS Assessment is based on the research of Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of the best selling book, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.

WHO?

You, Your Spouse/Fiancé and a Facilitator Couple

WHEN?

After you complete the SYMBIS Assessment, a Facilitator Couple will be in touch with you to set up an initial meeting.

HOW MUCH?

There is a cost of $80 per couple for the SYMBIS Assessment.  You will also receive a workbook for men and a workbook for women which will be part of your pre-marriage preparation.

WE ARE NOT ENGAGED YET. CAN WE PARTICIPATE?

Yes! You are pre-married, and this is a great time to make your marriage everything it is meant to be. Save your marriage before it starts.

 

To begin this journey, REGISTER HERE.

Harvest Groups Podcast

Helpful conversations about Community and Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) at
Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.
Community Group Leader Podcast
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 1
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 2
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 3
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 4
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 5
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 6
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 7
D Group Leader Podcast
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 1 | Share Your Story
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 2 | Goals and Expectations
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 3 | HEAR Journals and Scripture Memory
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 4 | Accountability and Prayer
Conversation 1 D-Group Multiply Guide | Who, Why, Where?
Bonus Episode 1 | Am I Ready to Lead a D-Group?
Conversation 2 D-Group Multiply Guide | Identifying Potential Members
Bonus Episode 2 | How to Select the Right People for Your D Group
Conversation 3 D-Group Multiply Guide | Inviting Potential Members
Bonus Episode 3 | How to Invite People to Your D-Group
Conversation 4 D-Group Multiply Guide | Celebrate & Commission

Community Group Outreach/Service Ideas

Create homeless blessing bags together, distribute to homeless outreach in area or keep in your car to give out.  

Serve at The Ruth Project either downtown Elgin or at the farm 

Serve together at Feed My Starving Children 

Contact campus ministry team to “adopt” a single mother in the congregation, and provide her with ongoing support (babysitting, groceries, gifts of encouragement)  

Contact local elementary/middle/high school and ask to provide regular blessing baskets to teachers   

Contact local senior/assisted living facility and offer to host a praise and worship night or ongoing Bible study 

Serve at local soup kitchen  

Sign up to serve with Habitat for Humanity  

Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/ 

Contact the Lead Team