UMM – NAME
National Association of Marriage Enhancement
NAME, the National Association of Marriage Enhancement, is a non-profit organization headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona which trains and certifies couples to be biblical marriage counselors in their home churches. NAME has launched more than 200 marriage-counseling centers in 10 countries. NAME counseling centers offer free nouthetic counseling to couples who are seeking marriage or pre-marital counseling services. For more information on NAME, please visit their website at www.nameonline.net.
Living Word Bible Church (LWBC) is honored to be able to provide free marriage and pre-marital counseling to all LWBC members and to the surrounding community by National Association of Marriage Enhancement (NAME) Certified Marriage Specialists (CMS). You don’t have to be a member of the church to take advantage of this vital service. However, an appointment is required. If you are struggling in your mariage, need a marriage tune-up or pre-marital counseling, please call 480.325.0794 or contact us.
To request counseling, download the form and fax to: 866.443.9517 or Contact Us for our email address.
How to Become a Certified Marriage Specialist (CMS)
The Unbreakable Marriage Ministry recognizes an immediate responsibility to help couples begin to build and sustain better marriages, and families, and to help restore those marriages threatened by divorce.
- Is God calling you to “Do Something” in this ministry utilizing your spiritual gifts?
- Are you a spiritually mature couple (NOT PERFECT)?
- Have you been married a minimum of THREE years?
- Have you completed the Champion Marriage class?
- Have you regularly attended Unbreakable?
- Do you have a heart to help couples prepare for marriage, repair their marriage or enrich their marriage?
If you answered yes to all these questions, please complete the CMS Application for both you and your spouse and return it to us. After we receive your application, your next step will be to attend the CMS Open House & Training class.
Unbreakable Marriage Ministry Opportunities
- Couple to Couple Marriage Counseling
- Premarital / Marriage small group leader
- Sunday School instructor/facilitator
We fully understand many have a heart for couples but their gifts are behind the scenes, we need you as well please contact us for more info, looking forward to serving alongside you.
Ministry Descriptions and Details
Position: Certified Premarital Counselors
Requirements: Complete & return the CMS Application
Attend: Unbreakable Sunday School (minimum 1 year)
Complete the online NAME Care Couple Training
Curriculum: Book: Care Couple Training (12 DVD Series)
Minimum Commitment: Once weekly
Position: Certified Marriage Specialists (couple to couple counselors)
Requirements: Complete & return the CMS Application
Attend: Unbreakable Sunday School (minimum 1 year)
Complete the Online NAME, Care Couple Training
Curriculum: NAME Care Couple Training (12 DVD Series)
Minimum Commitment: Counseling a minimum of two sessions weekly
Position: CMS Marriage Mentors (Sexual Addictions, Blended Families)
Requirements: Complete and return the CMS application
Attend: Unbreakable Sunday School (minimum 1 year)
Attend: Damaged DNA (minimum 1 year)
Minimum Commitment: Lead two marriage small group sessions per year
Position: Unbreakable Marriage Support
Requirements: Complete and return the Marriage Support application
Attend: Unbreakable Sunday School & Support Leader Orientation and Training
Minimum Commitment: Be available at the end of Unbreakable Sunday School classes for those who have questions/concerns/prayer. Two classes per month and/or as needed
Thank you for your interest to join our team of Certified Marriage Specialists!
For further information on our Certified Marriage Specialist Counseling Couples Ministry and request a CMS application please contact us