THE COVENANT NATION
Premarital Counselling
Preparing couples for a God-centred marriage, through guided sessions rooted in biblical principles, honest conversation, and practical wisdom.
6-8 Weeks
of interactive sessions
Feb - Nov
classes run annually
guided by married couples
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
What to Expect
The Premarital Counselling sessions provide guidance and information on the concept of a marriage that glorifies God, self discovery, setting reasonable expectations for each other and responsibilities in marriage.
- Biblical foundations of marriage
- Finances
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Intimacy
Additional topics may be covered at the discretion of the counsellors
WHO CAN APPLY
Requirements
✓ A member of The Covenant Nation for at least 6 months
✓ Planning to get married within the next 12 months
✓ Parental consent obtained (a family representative may sign if parents are deceased)
✓ Two church references — provided after successful initial registration
✓ Both partners must attend and complete all sessions together
Note: Non-members are welcome to attend classes. However, to get married at TCN, at least one partner must be a member.
PROCESS
How It Works
- Begin online registration: Complete your initial registration via the TCN website. Confirmation will be sent to your email.
- Complete final registration:
Submit required documents and criteria via email to finalise your enrolment. - Attend all sessions: Both partners must complete the full 6–8 week programme. Classes typically run on Saturdays.
- Set your wedding date:
Your wedding date must be at least 2 months after the counselling programme ends. - Confirm date availability: Check with the Premarital Admin Officer that your preferred wedding date is available.
- Book your wedding: Finalise your booking with TCN. All premarital classes must precede any form of wedding ceremony.
FAQ
Common Questions
Yes. Non-members are welcome to attend premarital classes as long as all requirements are met.
No. Both partners are required to attend and complete all sessions together.
Yes. A diaspora class is available for couples where one or both partners are outside the country.
No. All classes must be completed within a single counselling session. Please plan accordingly before registering.
Yes. You are welcome to take the premarital classes as long as you fulfil all the requirements.
Yes. The Covenant Nation is licensed under the Federal Government Marriage Registry and can issue a valid marriage certificate.
No. Premarital classes must precede any form of wedding ceremony — court, traditional, or church.
As soon as you get engaged and have all the requirements listed above. Classes run between February and November.
In addition to the Parental consent, Participants are to provide 2 church references. This is contained in a form you would receive after a successful initial registration.