Strengthening Marriage & Families
Marriage & Parenting Electives
There are times in our marriages when a compassionate outside voice is needed to assist with relational blocks or crises.
For an initial assessment and next steps contact Lupe Maple at 425 216-4416
Marrieds Class
The class is designed to encourage and strengthen
couples as we build Christ-centered marriages and friendships that will last a
lifetime. Our current series is “Living Sacred in a Hectic World”. Contact James Bowman.
Parents of Teens (POTS)
This Sunday Morning gathering is a place for parents of junior and senior high-aged kids to build lasting friendships, discuss relevant topics and find support and prayer.
Sundays, Sept.-May, 9:00am, Room 141. Contact Gin Ernster: 425 487-011. Class resumes Sept. 11th.
Financial Peace University (FPU)
FPU is a 13-week video series taught by money management expert Dave Ramsey, designed to teach families to get out of debt and build financial stability. Topics cover cash flow planning, debt, saving, giving, and more. Discussion sessions are incorporated for accountability and discipleship. Course details: www.daveramsey.com. Contact Moderator Rod Locke, 425 485-5005 or Kathy Flugstad, 425 216-4464 for more information and next class dates.
Couples Small Groups
Couples small groups meet regularly in homes in the area to deepen their relationship with God, and learn how to love and support each other through life.
Contact Pastor Shawn Rowles: 425 216-4475
Marriage Conferences/Seminars
Northshore recommends the following experiences for enriching your marriage. Click on each to find dates and locations:
Becoming Soul Mates by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot (1 day)
Love and Respect by Dr. Eggerichs (2 day)
Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife, Campus Crusade (2.5 day)
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage by Mark Gungor & Stronger Families (2 day)
Pre-Marriage Counseling/Preparation
Northshore offers pre-marital resources and counseling to help couples prepare for marriage. Pastors meet with couples to help them set realistic expectations, identify and address relational issues, and develop basic conflict resolution skills. Resources used include PREPARE/ENRICH inventory, Preparing for Marriage, and Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts.
Contact Kathy Flugstad at least 3-12 months before the wedding date to begin the process; pre-engagement counseling also available: 425 216-4420.
Marriage & Parenting Resources
Marriage
Information about weddings at Northshore.
A divorce is a difficult topic to address for anyone, but even more so for Christians. Focus on the Family has published a series of articles entitled "Should I Get A Divorce?" which is a valuable resource for anyone even considering divorce.
Contact Lupe Maple if you have any questions on the topic of divorce or separation
Focus on the Family marriage resources website
Sacred Marriage
Gary Thomas
Love & Respect
Emerson Eggerichs
A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy
Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau
Stronger Families marriage and parenting website
Parenting
Parenting with Love & Logic
Foster Cline, Jim Fay
Raising Great Kids ages 0-12
Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend
Boundaries with Kids
Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend
Revolutionary Parenting
George Barna
You Have What It Takes: What Every Father Needs to Know
John Eldredge
Focus on the Family parenting resources website
