About this Course

The Pre-Marriage Course is a series of five sessions to help engaged couples or those exploring the possibility of marriage, build strong foundations for their future together. Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book, developed The Pre-Marriage Course to help couples invest in their relationship for a lasting marriage. Over five sessions, the course will help you to learn to communicate well, understand and appreciate your differences, and prepare for potential challenges. The Pre-Marriage Course is for couples who are exploring the idea of getting married and for those who are already engaged. It’s designed for those who want to give their marriage the best possible start, whether they’re exploring marriage for the first time or have been married before. The course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background. You do not need to be getting married in a church to come on the course.
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Course curriculum

    1. About this Course

    2. Before you start

    3. The Pre-Marriage Course Guest Journal

    1. Apr 28th: Session 1 - Communication

    2. Different expectations, how we communicate, family styles of communication, effective talking and listening

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    1. May 5th: Session 2 - Conflict Resolution

    2. Conflict resolution styles and frameworks, recognising your differences, healing hurt

    1. May 19th: Session 3 - Commitment

    2. The benefit of marriage, roles and responsibilities, the marriage vows, discussing your finances, parents and in laws

    1. May 26th: Session 4 - Connection (Online)

    2. Building friendship, discover your love languages, talking about sex

    1. Jun 9th: In-Person Session

    2. Expressing appreciation, reflecting your upbringing, working out your priorities, adventurers/nurturers
  • 8 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Eddie and May Burrell

Course Facilitators

Eddie and May first met at a Hope Church working adults conference. And, as they say, the rest was history. They have been married for 10 years. Eddie serves in the welcome team, children’s ministry (Hope Kidz), and leads the intercessory prayer ministry. He is passionate about discipling men to be men of God. May oversees the service outreach and operations, as well as the missions department. She is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God extended. Together, they enjoy watching action movies, eating yummy foods, and achieving running goals together.

FAQ

  • Where can I access this course?

    The Alpha Pre-Marriage Course will be conducted via our Next Steps Academy online course platform, Thinkific. The first four sessions are done virtually via Zoom (links will be available via Thinkific and emailed to registrants). You will need access to internet and Zoom on a computer/smartphone. The final session will be done in-person.

  • Can I register on behalf of me and my partner?

    No, this year each participant is required to have their own individual registration. Unlike previous years, where we allowed one registration per couple, each person must sign up separately. After clicking 'Enrol Now,' you’ll be redirected to our registration and payment portal. Once you’ve completed your registration, please make sure to start the course and fill out the Pre-Course Survey. In the survey, kindly provide your partner's name before Session 1 on April 28th.

  • What do I need to bring to the course?

    Upon registering, you’ll be able to download the Alpha Pre-Marriage Course Journal (digital copy). If you prefer a printed copy, simply email us, and we’ll arrange for one to be delivered to you. Additionally, an optional hardcover journal is available for purchase through the registration page.

  • I'm still unsure and have more questions about the course!

    If you are still not sure if this course is right for you, we are offering for the first time a free preview of the first session so that you can get a taste for what you can expect. To access this, scroll up to Course Curriculum > Click Session 1 > Click the 'Free Preview' button, and you will be taken to the registration page to enrol to access the free session. If you have any further questions, email [email protected] for more details!

  • Want to change your course registration or no longer able to attend?

    Unfortunately, here at NSA, we are unable to issue a full refund. Instead, if you need to change your course registration or can no longer attend, we will issue a credit to your account to be used towards future courses. Thank you for your understanding!

Give your marriage the best possible start.

Registrations now open for April-June 2025 cohort until April 28th.

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