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Premarital Course Overview
If you are engaged, considering engagement or just dating, the NCCC Premarital Course is for you! To sign up, you may pick up a premarital packet from the NCCC office or download a packet from our webpage below. Complete the necessary packet then call Jordyn to set up an interview at least two weeks prior to first class. The $125 course fee includes two compatibility inventories and class materials. Space is limited, so we recommend registering soon! For more information contact Jordyn at (760) 929-0029 x137 or email her at jordyn@northcoastcalvary.org.
Premarital Class Descriptions
In addition to attending the following premarital classes, participating couples will meet regularly with a uniquely matched mentor couple. The mentor couples will guide and support the couples through the entire premarital course.
Introduction (PREPARE/ENRICH®)
This class introduces the participants to the Premarital Course. Following the brief introduction by the Marriage and Family Pastor, Jeff Reinke, participants will take the PREPARE/ENRICH® inventory.
Session 1 - The Reality of Marriage
This class is generally presented early in the premarital course and introduces participants to the reality of marriage. Topics include of brief look at marriage myths, reasons for marriage, anyway love, and love’s languages… Syllabus
Session 2 - Sex & Marriage
This class presents how sex is beautiful and holy in God’s design. Discussions and presentations examine how a healthy expression of sexuality can strengthen marriages and the importance of creating an environment for nurture and romance… Syllabus
Session 3 - Leaving & Cleaving (T-JTA®)
This class brings to light the reality of leaving a single life and entering into a healthy marriage relationships. Focus is placed on the placement of God at the center of the marriage relationship… Syllabus
Session 4 - Communication & Conflict Resolution
This class introduces couples to practical communication skills to produce, protect, and sustain a vital relationship. Specifically, this class teaches couples how to develop confidence in effective marital communication, reduce disagreements and tension, and experience greater caring and esteem for each other…
Session 5 - Finances
This class introduces couples to the fundamental issues and best practices regarding the management of finances in a marriage relationship.
Session 6 - Martial Roles & Expectations
This class introduces couples to the development of marital expectations and roles in marriage. This interactive class includes break-out sessions for the purpose of developing healthy models of the “perfect” husband and wife… Syllabus
Premarital Expedition
This one-day event culminates the Premarital Program and includes a variety of fun activities designed to celebrate the completion of the program. Couples are also introduced to ministries within the church to support their continued spiritual growth and relational well-being.
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Premarital Teachers
Robert and Jayne Norton have been attending North Coast Calvary Chapel for the past eight years. They have had the pleasure of teaching in the premarital course for five years and mentoring premarital couples for four years.
Craig and Deanna Austin have served in the Marriage and Family Ministry at North Coast Calvary for the past five years. Deanna is a certified Life Coach and together they teach in the Premarital Course and mentor couples to foster healthy marriages.
Dan and Josie Deaver have served in the Marriage and Family Ministry at North Coast Calvary Chapel for the past 14 years. During this time, they have been involved as teachers and mentors for couples who are participating in the Premarital Program. For the past three years, Dan and Josie have had the privilege of acting as the Directors of the Premarital Program.
Gus and Kelly Morrison have been involved with the Premarital Program at North Coast Calvary Chapel for the past 14 years. Their heart-felt involvement in the program includes both teaching and mentoring couples. Their passion is for couples to have fulfilling marriages and to “divorce proof” the church.
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