Question 1

1. How long is the mentoring relationship?

Answer

A commitment of at least 6 months. You are encouraged to meet for a year and thereafter to review your mentoring relationship

Question 2

2. How often do we have to meet?

Answer

We encourage you to meet your couple mentor at least 3 times over 6 months. In general, the frequency of meetings can be worked out between you and your mentor as your schedule permit.

Question 3

3. What do we do in a mentoring session?

Answer

There can be many things you can do in a mentoring session. For e.g., asking your mentors to share their experiences, setting goals to strengthen certain aspects of your relationship (e.g communication), sharing your joys & challenges, praying for each other.

Question 4

4. What is expected of me as a mentee?

Answer

• Be committed to the relationship and make time for meet-up. • Be open to share and allow your mentor into your lives. • Be open to receive from your mentor and apply what you have learned

Question 5

5. Will what I shared be kept confidential?

Answer

Yes, we believe in having a safe relationship where what you shared will be kept in confidence. In matters where there is a need for others to come in so as to help you better, your mentor will check in with you for permission to share.

Question 6

6. Is the couple mentoring open to couples from other churches?

Answer

Couples who are worshipping in Bartley will be given priority in being assigned a couple mentor. For couples not worshipping in Bartley, assigning couple mentors to them will be on a case-by-case basis.

Question 7

7. Can Non-Christian couples sign up to be mentored?

Answer

The couple mentoring program is only open to Christians. If you are a believer and you have a partner who is not, you can still sign up to be mentored provided both of you are committed to the mentoring relationship and are open to receiving guidance and instruction from biblical principles.

Question 8

1. What happens if I miss a class?

Answer

You required to attend a make-up class on the topic you missed. If that is not possible, you may have to attend the class the following year. Hence, you are strongly encouraged not to miss any classes.

Question 9

2. How long is my course certificate valid for?

Answer

Upon completion, you will receive a course certificate which is valid for 2 years. You may then submit your wedding application. A recourse is required if you did not apply for your wedding within 2 years of completing the course.

Question 10

3. Can I join the course if I am not a member of Bartley?

Answer

Yes you may. Please note that you will be placed on a waiting list upon registration. Two weeks before the course commence, we will inform you if there are available vacancies.

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