Family Counseling

We teach married couples how to heal their own relationships and help others build strong families.

Program Goal

The program prepares couples to serve in the church and society in the areas of premarital preparation, crisis support, and parenting. The training covers a strong theological foundation, practical tools, and the development of emotional maturity.
At its core, it focuses on healing marital relationships, strengthening parenthood, and developing the ability to counsel other families.

What needs does the program address?

The need to improve marital relationships - whether a couple is in crisis or already has a healthy relationship, the course focuses on deeper understanding of one another, enhancing interaction, and growing in love.
Improving relationships is key both for overcoming challenges and for developing a strong, enduring partnership without expecting perfection.

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Program Uniqueness

● Two-year program combining deep theoretical knowledge with practical application.
● Instruction from top Ukrainian educators with both professional and spiritual training.
● Focused specifically on couples, not individual participants.
● Biblical theology as the foundation for all topics (marriage, parenting, intimacy, finances).
● Upon completion, couples are prepared to serve in their communities, churches, and family clubs.

What competencies does the program develop?

● Ability to build strong personal marital relationships
● Skills in conducting premarital counseling
● Ability to counsel families in crisis
● Tools for effective parenting
● Fundamentals of family financial literacy

Tuition Fee

Full participation for a couple in the two-year program (8 training sessions) costs 8,000 UAH per session.
This amount includes training, accommodation, and meals.

We use a shared funding model, where costs are divided equally:
1/3 — paid by the couple
1/3 — contributed by the supporting church or community
1/3 — covered by the Academy’s scholarship

💡 This means a couple pays 10,700 UAH per year to participate in the program (4 sessions per year).

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We will carefully and respectfully consider each request.

What is the format of the program and how many modules does it include?

On-site
Intensive (8 modules, 2 days each, over 2 years)

8

Modules

16

1 module = 16 academic hours

15

Minimum group size: up to 15 couples

Program Content

1

The Importance of Family Ministry. Practical Tools


2

Conflict Management. The Art of Resolving Conflicts


3

Theology of Marriage


4

Premarital Preparation and Counseling


5

Theology of Parenthood. Secrets of Effective Parenting


6

Family Finances


7

Psychology of Family Development


8

Song of Solomon. Intimacy in Marriage



This training is designed exclusively for married couples.
For full participation in the program, both the husband and the wife must complete the application separately.
This helps us get to know both of you better, understand your needs and motivation, and create the most suitable group.

Each member of the couple must complete the application separately - both husband and wife.

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