Premarital Class | NEW! 2-Day Intensive Class

Build a marriage centered on Christ that will last a lifetime. The class will help you be proactive and wise about common issues in marriage, such as communication, finances, sex, expectations based on your families of origin, handling conflict in healthier ways, and more. Mentoring with an experienced couple is offered to every premarital couple following the 2-day class. Cost: $70 per couple.

Class participants should pack a lunch to bring Saturday; water and snacks will be provided!

Character Development: September – December, 2022 
Spring Groups:
    • Evenings | Mondays, 6:00-8:30 pm; Sept. 12 – Dec. 5
    • Mornings | Sundays, 10 am – 12:00 pm; Sept. 11 – Dec. 4
Character Development class is a discipleship tool that reveals God’s power, love and redemption through the stories of our lives. Examine your life experiences and the ways in which you relate to others through a biblical lens, with the purpose of becoming more mature in Christ. A catalyst for spiritual and relational growth, Character Development meets in a small group setting where you will discuss the reading and engage with other group members and their stories. *Prerequisite for Lay Counseling Class and some other volunteer leadership positions. $25 class materials fee. Questions? Email Jerilyn or call 920.730.8383 ext. 368.

If you are a discerning listener with the compassion and patience to walk those who are hurting through the healing process, please consider signing up for our Lay Counseling Class. Becoming a CTR Lay Counselor requires attendance at three intensive weekend classes in 2022 (Jan. 13 – 15, May 5 – 7,  Sept. 15 – 17), 24 hours of practice with student partner, 12 sessions participating in a Journey group and 9 hours of individual observation. $50 class materials fee. For more information or to apply for the class, email Deb or call 920.730.8383 ext. 345

Pre-requisite for 2023 class: successful completion of Character Development class by December 2022.

We are making some changes to our membership process to align it with other discipleship opportunities. We will update this web page once our new format is in place. In the meantime, if you have any questions about membership, contact Jerilyn at jhidden@christtherock.org

The Smart Stepfamily | Next class dates TBA.

Learn practical, realistic solutions to the issues you face as a stepfamily. Designed for both married and soon-to-be-married couples, the class will help troubleshoot common problems such as: dynamics within stepparent and stepchildren relationships, effective communication with an ex-spouse, handling stepfamily finances confidently, and having patience rather than expecting an instant blend. Led by experienced couples living the stepfamily journey, the class consists of teaching and small group discussion. 6-week class; $25/couple.

Marriage Development | Sundays, Jan 16, 23 & 30; Feb 13; Mar 6, 13 & 27; Apr 3, 10 & 24 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Build deeper intimacy in your marriage through in-depth teaching and small group discussion on topics like family backgrounds, relational dynamics, money, sex, and the expectations each spouse brings to marriage. This 10-week class is a combination of teaching time and small group discussion. This class can help transform, strengthen, and breathe new life into your marriage relationship. Husband and wife must attend together. $75/couple. Questions? Contact Jerilyn.

Starting Point: A Conversation About Faith – next class TBA

If you have questions about God, faith, or what it means to follow Jesus, Starting Point is a safe place to ask and pursue answers. In a conversational format over nine nights, you’ll have time to discuss common questions about God, the Bible and more — and ask your own questions.