The World has taught us to put more emphasis on preparing for the wedding day than preparing for a lifetime of marriage. Marriage is one of the most incredible and most challenging journeys you will ever embark on. The Bible tells us we would be wise to count the cost and prepare ourselves for this life-altering commitment. If you are engaged to be married, sign up for one of our premarital classes. We offer Merge for first-time marriages and Marrying Again for people who have been previously married.

Merge is a premarital discipleship ministry designed for engaged couples. It’s a chance to seek wisdom and receive counsel about marriage in a safe, fun, and authentic environment. Merge addresses common questions and challenges from a biblical perspective. There is weekly homework and small group discussions over a 9-week period. Cost is $30 per couple (each person will receive a workbook)

Merge Class Date:
Fall 2025: September 14 at 11:00am

Marrying again, whether as the result of the death of a spouse or the divorce of a spouse, is, more often than ever, followed by a second marriage. Therefore, premarital preparation for couples who choose to marry again is vitally important. In 6 sessions “Marrying Again” will address topics that need to be carefully considered before a second marriage.

Marrying Again Date:
Summer 2025:  July 13 at 9:30am

Schedule an individual series of meetings with an Oakwood pastor by contacting our Family Pastor, Robert Parrish. This is the best option if one of both individuals are not in New Braunfels and require long-distance meetings.

Schedule premarital preparation with a licensed counselor at our counseling center. Call (830) 627-7006 or visit Oakwood Counseling Center

A marriage is a little bit like your lawn. You can just let nature take the wheel and see what happens. If that is your lawn maintenance plan, you are likely to have a good number of weeds, a variety of grasses, and some dead/dirt patches when the rain clouds are uncooperative. However, you can also take the approach of fertilizing it, irrigating it, and weeding it. If that is your approach, then you likely have a lawn that a few neighbors are envious of. When can choose to let our marriage run its natural course or we can continually care for and nurture it.

At Oakwood we participate in the re|engage marriage enrichment program. Marriages in any condition can benefit, whether you are struggling to get along, your marriage is broken, or you simply want to grow closer together as a couple. re|engage examines God’s design for marriage and how couples can grow together in true Biblical oneness.

Re|engage Dates:
TBA

JThis is for married couples who one or both are first responders. Come to this free event to hear from retired U.S. Marshall Tim Goode and his wife Kyle about how to biblically thrive in a first responder marriage. The Goodes are the founders of Shield for the Badge. In this two-hour seminar they will discuss the myths versus realities of first responder marriages as well as the three end of shift experiences of the life of a first responder. End of day, end of career, and end of watch. This is a must for every first responder couple.

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free event. No childcare available. In the Chapel at Oakwood.

Marriage is the most rewarding relationship on earth, but it can also be the most painful. Whether it is sin, apathy, addiction, children, or a myriad of other factors that have damaged your relationship, marriage is too important to give up on. Oakwood is here to help you get back to a thriving marriage.

At Oakwood we participate in the re|engage marriage enrichment program. Marriages in any condition can benefit, whether you are struggling to get along, your marriage is broken, or you simply want to grow closer together as a couple. re|engage examines God’s design for marriage and how couples can grow together in true Biblical oneness.

Re|engage Dates:
TBA

If you are having difficulty in your marriage or your marriage is in full-blown crisis, you should consider marriage mentoring. Our marriage mentors are a part of our Oakwood church family and have been in the Dare to be Different Marriage Mentor training program. You will be paired with another couple who is further down the marriage path than you, that will be able to meet with you at times that fit your schedule. Mentoring time commitment varies from couple to couple but expect anywhere between 6-10 weeks. This includes 1-hour weekly sessions and homework. There is a small fee of $50 to cover materials. Each session you and your spouse will meet with your mentor couple to work through the challenges in your marriage from a Biblical perspective. Your marriage is worth it!