4 /5 Cheyanne Butcher: Participated in a premarital class at Midtown that was facilitated by Pastor Rich Sherman for 6 weeks during Feb/March 2025. Really enjoyed the class as it helped my fiance and I get on the same page about topics we’ll encounter as we’ll proceed on our lives together (e.g., money management, family dynamics, etc). I liked that the class included a healthy balance of in-class discussions (weekly on Sunday mornings) and activities to conduct on your own time. Pastor Rich Sherman came on a bit too strong with some of his beliefs (e.g., disapproval of same-sex relationships) which makes me wonder what is Midtown Church’s stance as a whole on this topic. I did enjoy how 2 couples (previous participants in the class who are long-time members at Midtown) also joined the class as guest speakers to share their perspectives. Additionally, at the end of the class each participant took a “Prepare-Enrich” assessment to gauge similarities and differences between couples on communication styles, family of origin, etc. Pastor Rich conducted 3 debrief sessions with my fiance and I following the conclusion of the formal class to review our assessment results which was helpful. As a result of participating in this premarital class, definitely feel like I’m starting my marriage on a solid foundation. Thank you!
