History of the Couples Ministry
In 1999, Pastor Lee established the “Let’s Talk” ministry. This ministry was geared toward the needs of the whole man and was divided into several categories in order to achieve this goal. Two of those categories – “Married couples over 50” and “Married couples under 50” – were later combined into the Married Couples Ministry. This ministry was under the direction of Rev. Bryant and Sis. Angela Lampkin.
As we evolved, we became the Couples’ Ministry and we met on the 2nd Friday of each month. We started out using a round table discussion format which allowed members to voice concerns which were addressed by the group. This worked for many issues, but not for more sensitive subjects.
At the suggestion of our members we changed our format to utilize more presenters and discussion leaders.
In January of 2002, we changed our meeting date to the 1st Friday of the month, and we changed our name to the First Fridays Couples’ Ministry.
Over the years, we have seen our share of ups and downs, but we have remained faithful and the Lord has constantly blessed this ministry. We strive for consistency in our meeting time. We want everyone to know that we will be here the 1st Friday of each month. We also strive for diversity in our presentations. We vary our content and the manner in which we present it, always endeavoring to keep things fresh, vibrant, and fun. We bring in guest presenters, as well as utilizing our members as discussion leaders. We always ask for and act on suggestions from our members.
Our goal has been, and will continue to be, to provide Word-based direction and information to strengthen Christian couples and to equip them to minister to others.
As we evolved, we became the Couples’ Ministry and we met on the 2nd Friday of each month. We started out using a round table discussion format which allowed members to voice concerns which were addressed by the group. This worked for many issues, but not for more sensitive subjects.
At the suggestion of our members we changed our format to utilize more presenters and discussion leaders.
In January of 2002, we changed our meeting date to the 1st Friday of the month, and we changed our name to the First Fridays Couples’ Ministry.
Over the years, we have seen our share of ups and downs, but we have remained faithful and the Lord has constantly blessed this ministry. We strive for consistency in our meeting time. We want everyone to know that we will be here the 1st Friday of each month. We also strive for diversity in our presentations. We vary our content and the manner in which we present it, always endeavoring to keep things fresh, vibrant, and fun. We bring in guest presenters, as well as utilizing our members as discussion leaders. We always ask for and act on suggestions from our members.
Our goal has been, and will continue to be, to provide Word-based direction and information to strengthen Christian couples and to equip them to minister to others.