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Update on the State of Marriage in the Church of the Nazarene

Making Marriages Strong in Caldwell, Ohio

Nazarene Marriage Enrichment is a program designed and sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene to meet the needs of families in today’s world.

Dialogue the Ten Commandments

Click this link and download a very helpful marriage ministry resource. Dialogue the Ten Commandments Ten dialogues couples can use privately based on each commandment. Great take-home assignment for...

Last Year's Denomination-Wide Study Still Valid Today!

MAKING A MARRIAGE Wherever you are in your marriage journey-from contemplating marriage to having spent many years with your spouse-you will benefit from the wisdom of Making a Marriage. Written by Christian...

A Five Session Study Series on Healthy Marriage

The Healthy Marriage Study Series are five sessions on practical holiness as it relates to husbands and wives growing and becoming all that Christ wants them to be. The sessions can be used in the context...

Strategic Marriage Initiative Links

Marriage Initiative

Making Marriages Strong in Caldwell, Ohio

Nazarene Marriage Enrichment is a program designed and sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene to meet the needs of families in today’s world.
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Strategic Marriage Initiative Links

A healthy Christian marriage promotes a healthy Christian family. The two are inextricably linked.
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Update on the State of Marriage in the Church of the Nazarene

In a 2005 ANSR Poll (Association of Nazarene Sociologists and Researchers) random survey of active, adult members of the Church of the Nazarene, more than half (56%) agreed with the statement: “Christians are just as likely to divorce as are non-Christians.” A second ANSR poll in 2009 revealed even more (63%) Nazarenes believed Christianity makes little or no difference in the longevity of a marriage.

So…what is happening to attitudes about marriage in the Church of the Nazarene? Is it true active, committed Christians are as likely to divorce as non-Christians? What is the Church of the Nazarene doing to help marriages and couples grow as partners in discipleship and in life?

The Church of the Nazarene believes marriage is foundational to the family. Repeated studies reveal the importance of an intact marriage to the raising of children, the stability of society, quality of life, discipleship, and spiritual growth. We are wise to remember research repeatedly shows parents have the greatest influence upon children and teens. Every comprehensive ministry plan must include ministry to them.

As mentioned in the September issue of the SDMI Connections, results of the Lay Members Survey are available at the AMC web site. Many of the results will surprise you. Also, some excellent resources to help churches and couples strengthen marriages and families are available through the following links.

If you have questions about the survey or the resources, please contact me at lmorris.nazarene.org.

Blessings in Christ,

Larry R. Morris
Adult Ministries International Director
Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International
Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center

Last Year's Denomination-Wide Study Still Valid Today!

MAKING A MARRIAGE
Wherever you are in your marriage journey-from contemplating marriage to having spent many years with your spouse-you will benefit from the wisdom of Making a Marriage.
Written by Christian educators, licensed counselors, and from a specifically Wesleyan holiness point of view, Making a Marriage will give you a new perspective on your relationship with your spouse and the vows you made. Endorsed by the Board of General Superintendents, Making a Marriage will encourage purposeful growth and scriptural holiness in marriage relationships.