Collective Church Kinston: Marriage & Dating

God designed marriage as a three-party relationship involving Himself, husband, and wife. While seeking a potential spouse, the primary focus should be on finding someone who genuinely loves Jesus and makes Him the center of their life.

Physical and emotional purity during dating plays a crucial role in building strong foundations by allowing couples to develop deeper emotional and spiritual connections while preventing wounds from premature physical intimacy.Healthy conflict resolution in relationships requires emotional maturity, wisdom from mentors, and guidance from the Holy Spirit.

Couples should focus on achieving unity rather than mere compromise, remembering that the ultimate goal is glorifying God rather than winning arguments. Dating and marriage serve purposes beyond personal happiness - they prepare individuals for lifelong commitment, reflect Christ's relationship with the church, and provide opportunities to spread the gospel through the relationship dynamic.