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The downloadable document below reflects the commitment of religious and community leaders to uphold the elements within the Miami Valley Healthy Marriage Policy.

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The Clark County Community Marriage Policy was first signed by 47 clergy and community representatives on September 17, 2004.  To-date almost 250 representatives including Greene and Champaign Counties have signed the document. The size of the document is 31" wide x 59" high. The Community Marriage Policy® concept is articulated by Mike and Harriet McManus, founders of Marriage Savers.

Miami Valley Healthy Marriage Policy Text

This policy expresses the common concerns of the faith community regarding the need to better prepare, strengthen and restore marriages and to support step-families in the Miami Valley.

We Believe:
  • God has established marriage in Scripture.
  • God intends the marriage bond to be between one man and one woman and to last for a lifetime.
  • As religious and community leaders we have a responsibility before God to raise the standard for marriage. 
  • As religious leaders we believe we have a responsibility before God to strengthen and nourish step-families.
Therefore, we will:
  • Encourage a courtship of at least one year;
  • Affirm fidelity in marital relationships;
  • Educate ourselves and our congregations about the negative effects of premarital sexual activities and co-habitation;
  • Provide a premarital preparation process of four to six months;
  • Provide annual enrichment opportunities in the church and community; 
  • Identify, inspire and train couples with strong marriages to serve as marriage mentors; 
  • Provide mentoring for all  stages of marriage;
  • Cooperate with other congregations in sharing resources and information.
Signed by:

Religious and Community Leaders of the Miami Valley
Miami Valley Healthy Marriage Policy
File Size: 49 kb
File Type: pdf
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