MARRIAGE
The Bible Defines Marriage as a Covenant between a man and a woman, created by God.
The marriage ceremony, therefore, is meant to be a public demonstration of a couple’s commitment to a covenant relationship.
This demonstrates that both husband and wife sees marriage as more than just a physical and emotional union, but also as a solemn oath between each other and God. This is demonstrated by the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, as highlighted in scriptures below.
FOCUSED
The word “focus” means “a point upon which attention, activity, etc. is directed or concentrated . . . to fix attention on; concentrate” (Collins Dictionary).
Another definition is, “The adjustment of the eye or a lens necessary to produce a clear image. A state of clear definition. The centre of interest or activity” (Oxford Dictionary).
Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, the author and finisher of our faith, the creator of marriage, is who we focus on. We are to be His bride and as such, it is His image that we are to bear. Our purpose is to strive to keep our eyes focused upon Jesus and look to Him for our purpose in our marriage.
MARRIAGE FOCUSED
We are Marriage FocUSed! Welcome to a community of married couples seeking to prioritize their relationships as they journey together in marriage to provide encouragement, community, and biblical resources that will enhance relationships. We are very excited that you have visited us as we look to encourage and point you and your relationship back to the creator of marriage, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
With over 19 years of shared covenant by God’s grace living in daily redemptive marriage as we grow in maturity in relationship with Him and with each other. For over 5 years we have been leading groups & joining up with other couples on this journey of purpose, encouragement, joy and intentionality in cheering for the gift of marriage.
Married in 2001, from a background of broken families, sexual additions, and other sinful habits, to being blessed with five children, God has taken brokenness and transformed it into blessings. Our story is one of love, forgiveness, repentance, grace and mercy. We hope to take what we have learned in our journey and bless others with a glimpse of His plan for marriage. Reminding couples that there is no perfect marriage, but with God at the center, and with His help, there is hope to become image bearers of Jesus Christ and His Church!
We look forward to helping you become Marriage Focused!
-Terrell and Kenya Perkins
Your Coaches 4 Couples
Our Conviction
We believe God is the author and creator of marriage. He has given us this special gift of marriage between a man and a woman as modeled by the first marriage between Adam and Eve. We believe that The Church is the Bride of Jesus Christ and marriage reflects that relationship with Christ and His Church. We cannot neglect the most important human relationship on this side of heaven. The Bible is a love letter to us, His Bride. So we focus on Jesus Christ and His relationship with us, so that our marriages can reflect His image, for His glory. Regardless of the brokenness in your marriage, we can turn our eyes on Him, so that when we see our spouses and when they look at us, we both see Him.
Our Affiliations
We may engage and become affiliated with both secular and non-secular organizations in order to accomplish our purposes of reaching marriage focused couples for encouragement. Our affiliations are in no way a full reflection of our Christian values and convictions. Those third parties and our organization public and private views are thus mutually exclusive from all intents and purposes, regardless of any similarities or differences, unless clearly stated. We reserve the right to promote or advertise any organization we choose for any specific or mutual interest we deem fit for the purpose of advancing the goals of our organization, whether stated publically or privately.
Our Morality Clause
We, the founders and leaders of Marriage Focused, believe it is imperative that our actions are above reproach in all things, as bound in sound biblical doctrine, and under the authority of the local church. We will remain subject to our local church body and remain in good membership standing based on established standards. We aim to abide by biblical moral standards of conduct and communication. Any violation of these standards are regarded as serious and may result in the closure of our organization.
Our Statement of Faith
We believe the Bible is the inspired, the infallible, authoritative Word of God.
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration of the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential, by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.