Alliance Bible Fellowship

A Gospel-Centered Church in Boone, NC

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    Healthy marriages start long before the wedding day. Merge is a premarital discipleship ministry designed to help couples prepare for their marriage. We connect each engaged couple with a seasoned coach to walk through eight essential topics.

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FAQs

Q: What is Merge?

Merge is an 8-week biblically based, premarital ministry from Watermark Church. The sessions address common questions and challenges from a biblical perspective.

Q: What is the format?

Each couple is led through an 8-week study by a lay leader couple or a pastor, usually in the leader’s home. Before each session, the engaged couple will listen to an audio teaching, prepare homework assignments, and then meet in person to discuss the lesson with their leader. We believe that this two-on-two coaching relationship is an effective way to prepare for marriage.

Q: When should we begin?

We encourage you to begin the process 6-8 months before your wedding day. This will give you enough time to work through the material and establish a healthy relationship with your coach.

Q: Who is eligible?

Merge is available to any engaged couple of one man and one woman. We prioritize ABF members and regular attenders, though we love to offer this to anyone in the community when we can. If you do not attend ABF but want to go through Merge, please contact Michael Talley to inquire about current availability.

Q: How do I register?

Fill out the form on the link above, and we’ll be in touch with you soon!

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