NCFIC Book Blog -- Pastoral Care for Singles in Geneva

"As a shepherd of a local flock, it is evident that Calvin had observed many of the tumultuous results of mishandling the single years. He seemed to have great compassion for the single people in his church for he provided much counsel to assist them in governing the critical years preceding marriage. He preached directly to the issues which they faced and dealt forthrightly with the concerns they had regarding marriage and everything leading up to it. He did not provide them with shallow platitudes. Rather, he gave incisive direction for handling a diverse range of complex issues. Through his expositions, letters, commentaries, and the Institutes, he dissected the issues of the single life."

Text quoted from Preparing for Marriage: The Premarital Counsel of John Calvin edited by Scott T. Brown.  For more details about this book or to purchase click HERE.