Your hosts give advice and lend their experience as they examine the topic of conducting biblical marriage counseling with church members.

* Every pastor needs to be reminded that your congregation basically views you as an expert in the Bible, so you can take the Bible and apply it to living.

* Have some requirements in counseling to show earnestness and dedication.

* Seek confirmation that both spouses are dedicated to seeing their marriage improve.

* There are a host of resources available to use as supplemental help.

* Be wary of "siding" with one against the other.

* Be sure that you have a pattern to follow as you seek to progress in counseling.

* "It's not about me." Marriage is ministry.