Dan and Gloria Desmond are the program directors and can be contacted at 440-4211 for information regarding available groups. This dynamic program is based upon biblical instruction on how to grow a loving and lasting marriage. Each student completes a workbook to assist in a thorough review of the most important issues in marriage. These classes are required for all couples planning to marry at Shadow Mountain Community Church. These specialized classes are uniquely designed for those who have experienced the agony of a broken marriage.
Biblical instruction is intended to bring closure to the past and preparation for the future.
A study guide provides direction for this eight-week course and covers the most important issues related to entering into a new marriage relationship. Each year class participants regain control of their finances, reduce their debt and renew their relationship with Jesus Christ. Over the last several years Crown graduates have eliminated over a hundred thousand dollars of debt and enjoy the freedom and fulfillment of Christ-centered financial principles. Rich and Amy Norris are the SMCC Lay Coordinators for Crown Ministries. Each couple meets with a pastoral counselor for six sessions.