Making a Marriage: 7 Essentials for a Strong Relationship - Softcover

This is a book for every couple. Whether newly married or partners in a marriage of mature years, here is help, encouragement, and spiritual direction.
--Jesse C. Middendorf, General Superintendent,
Church of the Nazarene

Here is a tool for strengthening and deepening your marriage. In these pages you will find practical truth that will serve you well in your marriage relationship.
--J.K. Warrick, General Superintendent,
Church of the Nazarene

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 and licensed counselors, this valuable collection will give you a new perspective on your relationship with your spouse and the vows you made.

You'll learn new skills to help you improve in areas such as
* Communication
* Conflict resolution
* Stress Management
* Building and maintaining intimacy

Whether you're facing challenges in your marriage or you just want to make your good marriage all God intends it to be, Making a Marriage will help you lay a strong foundation for the lifelong commitment of building a loving and lasting relationship with your spouse.

Compiled by: Larry R. Morris
Contributors: Roger L. Hahn * David and Lisa Frisbie * Don Harvey * Jan M. Harvey * Roy Rotz * Victor M. Parachin * Jim Pettitt and Jeanette Downs Pettitt

Jim Pettitt is the coordinator of Family Life Ministries for the International Church of the Nazarene and adjunct professor of psychology at Johnson County Community College. Roger Hahn, Ph.D, is Dean and Professor of New Testament at Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri. Larry R. Morris is Adult Ministries Director for the Sunday School Ministries Division of the Church of the Nazarene. DAVID AND LISA FRISBIE are authors of more than 20 published books on topics of marriage and family life. They have been frequent contributors to published journals, including ParentLife, Outreach Magazine, Holiness Today, and BabyLife. They have also been named and quoted in USA Today, The New York Times and been interviewed on CBS-radio, ABC-TV national broadcast, and ’MoneyLife’ with Chuck Bentley. They currently serve as Coordinators of Marriage and Family Ministries for the Global Church of the Nazarene. Donald Harvey has a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy and maintains a private therapy practice in Nashville, Tennessee. Jan M. Harvey is a marriage and family therapist specializing in pre-engagement, pre-martial, and marriage counseling. Roy Rotz is the associate academic dean for Graduate and Adult Studies at MidAmerica Nazarene University. He is also a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist. Victor M. Parachin is an ordained minister and full-time freelance writer. Jeanette Downs Pettitt is director of the Career Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University and teaches in the MNU adult degree completion program.