Mentoring: A Tool For Success

We believe that every relationship needs a basic ‘tool kit’ to succeed. If couples 1) know the strengths/weaknesses of their marriage; 2) learn to communicate effectively; 3) understand how to resolve conflict; and 4) are truly committed to their partner, marriages will grow and be enriched.

Marriage mentoring* at Eagle Brook links seasoned couples with less experienced couples to enrich the marriage experience, taking marriages from ‘good’ to ‘great.’

A MENTOR IS…
• A brain to pick (imparts knowledge and shares experiences)
• An ear to listen (empathetic and non-judgmental)
• A push in the right direction (encouragement… and occasionally a kick in the pants).

We take you through a 12-week, 7-session program, tackling these topics:

Week 1/Session 1: What mentoring is/isn’t.
Week 2/Session 2: Communication.
Week 3/Session 3: Conflict Resolution.
Week 4/Session 4: Marriage Stages—New love, disappointed love, committed love (taken from Dennis & Barbara Rainey’s book Rekindling the Romance).
Week 6/Session 5: Couple’s Choice (couple selects topic/issue/concern to drill down, diagnose, deal with, improve)
Week 8/Session 6: Couple’s Choice
Week 12/Session 7: Wrap-up (confirm lessons learned and skills developed).

If you would like to be part of marriage mentoring at Eagle Brook (either as a mentor or to be mentored), contact the Grace team at 651.429.9227.

*Eagle Brook recommends professional counseling agencies for marriages in distress. If you would like a referral, call the Grace ministry at 651.429.9227.