Personal Development Classes
(No classes during the month of July)

Wednesdays 7:30 pm

Room 108

“Life After Divorce” – Support for individuals who are undergoing the emotional stages of a divorce. Assistance is provided to help you deal with feelings of rejection, failure, hurt and anger.

Wednesdays 7:00 pm

Room 117

“Out of the Wilderness” – Confidential counsel and discipleship of men and women struggling with homosexuality. Counselors provide caring support to individuals who desire healing and deliverance through the Word of God.

Call 678-824-1045 for more information. Advancement and Healing for Men and Women

“Men Glorifying God” –  A male group where men share their strengths, weakness, successes and failures. Men are disciple in spiritual accountability and Godly character. Facilitators help men identity relationships, marriages, and lifestyle patterns.

Mondays 7:00 pm

New Citizen Room

“Women of Triumph” – A group for women who seek freedom for the trauma of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or unhealthy relationships. Learn how to transition from just coping and responding to wounds and past hurt to applying the Word of God to become spiritually and emotionally healed.

Wednesdays 7:00 pm

Room 116

Victims of domestic violence can find emotional strength and self-esteem as they deal with the effects of physical and mental abuse. Obtain information of the protection and assistance available through local resource centers and programs.

Victims of sexual molestation, incest or rape can find support and healing through a group curriculum that provides informative insight into pest trauma. Find freedom from guilt, fear, low self-esteem and other inhibitions.

Marriage & Family

Please contact the Counseling Ministry at 678-824-1045 for details.

Pre-Marital Training Classes

Couples desiring to be married at New Birth or by a New Birth minister are required to complete a series of premarital classes. Engaged couples are given insight into what a covenant marriage consists of, and what fundamentals are required for a successful union. Prior to each class, a diagnostic assessment is administered through the PREPARE program that helps couples identify personality compatibilities and differences.

Couples may register before and after services in the church vestibule or with the Counseling Ministry preceding each class. A fee of $230 per couple covers all books and materials.
The 2009 Registration is as follows:

January 1 - 31st: Thursday Class: February 12 – April 9 March 1 - 31st Thursday Class: April 30 – June 25 July 1 - 31st Saturday Class: August 1 – September 26 September 1 - 30th Thursday Class: October – December 3

Intimate Partners

Marriage Ministry—Join other couples as they enhance their marital relationship in this eleven-week workshop. Sessions are held twice yearly to ensure healthy marriages within the church body. Spouses come to know their partners in a more intimate capacity, and learn the true meaning of covenant and unity. The registration fee for the workshop will be $50 per couple.

For 2009, registration dates for Intimate Partners session please contact the Counseling Ministry at 678-824-1045.

Touch and Agree
An ongoing class that deals with the tough issues couples face in marriage. Learn methods to resolve conflicts, and identify unhealthy patterns that impede successful relationships. Couples are taught basic skills in order to build a Christ-centered marriage.

Wednesdays 7:00 pm                    Room 113/114

Relationship Clinic for Singles

For singles that desire to know more about the fundamentals of a healthy relationship and what to look for in a mate before considering marriage. Learn the misconceptions of what love and marriage are form a Christian perspective and how to identify warning signs that should not be ignored.

For 2009 registration dates for “Getting to Know You” sessions, please contact the Counseling Ministry at 678-824-1045.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Support
 

A drug and alcohol accountability group where men and women gain spiritual support for addiction through a 12-step Christ-centered Program. Other resource information is provided through group facilitators.

Sundays 9:15 am     Room 117

Family Violence Intervention Program
 

Grief Recovery
 

A caring support group helping bereaved family members through the pain and loss of a loved one.

Mondays 7:30 pm        Room 109/110

                For additional information, please call the Counseling Ministry at 678-824-1045