The Overlake Marriage Ministry exists to help married couples grow deeper in understanding and intimacy with Jesus and one another. 

We meet every other Tuesday Evening in Overlake’s Lobby Room North. Each session will begin with a large group meeting starting at 6:45pm, followed by small group sharing. 

Register HERE or email us at marriage@occ.org

Opportunities to serve in the Marriage Ministry:

Mentor Couples:

  • Meets with couples separately from small groups and for those that need a closer focus and guidance in a Christ-centered marriage.  

  • This is not counseling but rather a couple guiding another couple who has less experience in marriage and are willing to pray with and encourage others in their marriage journey. 

  • Have completed the mentor training through Les & Leslie Parrott’s website for certification.

Small Group Leaders:

  • Meets with a group of couples once or twice per month either at our main group meetings or separately depending on desire. Prayer, Bible study, and empathy will be the group focus.

SYMBIS Leaders:

  • Couples who help with taking the SYMBIS and SYMBIS+ assessments.

  • Couples have completed the SYMBIS+ Assessment and the SYMBIS training for certification.

Pre-marriage Classes

OCC's pre-marriage class is offered throughout the year for engaged or pre-engaged couples. Classes meet once a week for 7-weeks. Each class of up to six couples is led by one of OCC's married couples that has been trained and certified through the SYMBIS organization. You'll talk about things like expectations, the different ways men and women communicate, understanding personalities, conflict resolution and financial management. There's a DVD to watch and homework every week.

The cost is $100 per couple. The course fee includes:

  • The saving your Marriage before it starts book and workbooks by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.

  • The SYMBIS assessment

Pre-marriage counseling is a requirement to be married at Overlake or by an OCC pastor.

Our next class will begin in January 2025.

Please email Pastor Josh at joshm@occ.org if you are interested.