We are a ministry that seeks to build up the community of Christ by:
Building truth-filled relationships
John 13:34
1 Peter 4:8
Ephesians 4:15
Building peace-filled relationships
1 Corinthians 1:10
Ephesians 4:1-32
Matthew 18:15-20
Building committed relationships
Galatians 5:13
Exodus 17:11-12
Proverbs 19:20
1 Corinthians 12:21-26
Building humble relationships
Ephesians 5:21
1 Peter 5:5
Philippians 2:3-4
Matthew 7:3-5
Building safe relationships
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Romans 1:12
Ephesians 4:29
Building faithful relationships
Proverbs 17:17
Romans 12:5-10
Proverbs 13:3
Are you soon to be engaged or at least considering it? Are you engaged already with a wedding date on the calendar? If so, we would love to help you prepare for marriage through biblical and practical instruction. All couples wishing to be married at Coram Deo Bible Church and/or by one of our Pastors must first complete our Premarital Meetings. These meetings consist of seven sessions which will help you discover God’s purpose for marriage and biblical love. Prepare now to build your marriage on a lasting foundation.
Week 1: Why Marriage?
Week 2: God’s Equation for Marriage
Week 3: Evaluating Your Relationship and a Decision-Making Guide
Week 4: Authentic Communication
Week 5: Roles and Responsibilities
Week 6: Money, Money, Money
Week 7: Intimacy: Sexual Communication in Marriage
Prior to meeting with a Pastor, please fill out the Personal History Worksheet and return it to Christina Zahniser at the church office, or by emailing it to .
Garth Glenn | Associate Pastor
Christina Zahniser | Administrative Assistant
Deciding to get married is a life-changing decision. We offer Premarital Meetings to help you lay the foundation for a God-centered marriage. Our Pastors and Directors are also available to officiate your wedding. If you would like to have your wedding at Coram Deo, please follow the checklist below:
Garth Glenn | Associate Pastor
Christina Zahniser | Administrative Assistant
Loss of a loved one is very difficult, and our Pastors are available to support you as you grieve. If you would like to speak with a Pastor, or you would like to hold your loved one’s funeral here, please contact DeLaine Lanman at or (563) 359-5333.
Dean Sternik | Men's and Care Pastor
DeLaine Lanman | Administrative Assistant
If you have come on hard times and need a little extra help—whether financial, emotional, or otherwise—please seek out help from our Compassion Ministry. To share your situation, come to the office and fill out a Compassion application. We will get you connected with someone on our Compassion Team to assess your need and how we can help.
Below is a basic timeline for help (to be used as a guideline only):
Dean Sternik | Men's and Care Pastor
DeLaine Lanman | Administrative Assistant
If you have a tender and compassionate heart for others, we'd love for you to consider joining one of our volunteer teams.