Maranatha Chapel to run Bible-based divorce

Maranatha Chapel encouraged its members suffering from divorce and separation to join its 13-week workshop on divorce. (Photo taken from the official website of Maranatha Chapel)

Maranatha Chapel will run a Bible-based divorce care workshop for 13 weeks beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Coast Rd. San Diego.

The church’s website announced that the course would be an excellent opportunity to support those who have struggled from separation or divorce. They explained that every meeting would be a chance to learn new resources and have a deeper understanding to help deal with these difficult situations.

Besides, they posted that the workbook would be $20.

About Divorce Care

In another section, Maranatha Chapel noted that the Church Initiative, Inc. developed the DivorceCare program. They emphasized that thousands of churches worldwide have been using the program.

Moreover, they explained that the course is rooted in Biblical principles and centered on Jesus. It has supported so many individuals during this time with the healing process.

Also, the church mentioned that the 13-week course runs throughout the year with usually a few weeks' break, such as two to three weeks between the course cycles.

More importantly, the website said that the Church Initiative, Inc. designed the sessions to be stand-alone. As further added on the website, those interested could begin anytime.

The church advised members to check their schedules to see which topic was being discussed that week. They emphasized that they always welcome everyone to join them at any meeting.

Some topics would have been about the recovery process and anger, as posted on the website. The website noted that participants would also tackle “Grief and Depression” and forgiveness. They added that they would also learn more about the “brighter days.”

About Maranatha Chapel

The church’s about section emphasized that Maranatha Chapel is about loving God and the people. They highlighted that Scripture from Mark 12:30-31 when Jesus said they should love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and mind.

The Bible verse stressed that this command is the first commandment of God then they should love others as themselves.

Moreover, Maranatha Chapel believes they exist to make disciples, as posted on the website. They added that Jesus commanded them to go into the world and make people His disciples, as revealed in Matthew 28:29-20.

The church explained that disciples encountered the Great commandment of loving God with all their beings. Besides, they said that Jesus’ disciples lived out the Great Commission and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Divorce Workshops

According to the Collaborative Divorce website, Divorce workshops are intended to help couples to take the next step regardless of where there are in the process. They explained that it could talk about ways to help them avoid going to court.

Workshops could help them know the most pressing issues for the couple. As further noted, these problems could be social, emotional, legal, and financial concerns.

Moreover, the website said workshops could help participants become more aware of their decisions to lessen their worries about their divorce or separation. They added that it allows them to take control of their future.

In addition, divorce workshops could help people involved learn unbiased information about self-representation and meditation, as noted on the website.