It is remarkable when 53 pastors talk with one another about anything - much more remarkable when they agree. It is doubtful that anyone disagrees that the current condition of marriage and family life is what it ought to be, could be. The cost to our society of brokenness in marriage is immense.
Results extend beyond the married couple to children and children s children.
The criminal justice system picks up what parents dropped. There will never be enough counselors to repair damage left over from failed parenting. The pastors are laying out a high road for their performance of weddings. One would expect it. Many churches have already established basic requirements for those wishing a church wedding.