Congratulations! Now that you have decided to get married here are the next steps you need to take before your wedding day. 

Step 1: Complete Contact Form

Once you complete this step. Pastor Shears will be in contact with you about the steps that follow. 

Step 2: Set Counseling Appointment with Pastor Shears  

Now that you have completed the above contact form above, Pastor Shears will contact you for an appointment for your initial session session. Pastor Shears will meet with the you and your mate for the first session for 45 minutes. 

Step 3: Set Counseling Appointment with Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Pastor Shears requires all couples to complete a minimum of four (4) counseling sessions with a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). You may choose your own counselor, however we do have a preferred counselor. The counseling service below will provide a discount as a referral from Greater Fellowship. Once you have met with Pastor Shears for an initial counseling session, then you and your spouse will begin your counseling with a LPC. ​

Preferred Counselor: 

Empower You Counseling Center, PLLC
Christie Neal, MA, LPC
9700 Research Drive, Suite 128
Charlotte, North Carolina
Tel:  (704) 313-9246
[email protected]

Once you and your mate have completed your initial session with Pastor Shears and your four (4) sessions with a LPC, you will meet with Pastor Shears for a final session to set your wedding day and finalize your special day.  

Facility Fees and Honorariums
For Members:

• $150 for the use of the Sanctuary (4 hours)
• $150 for the use of the Fellowship Hall (4 hours)

Additional hours are $75/hour
For Non-Members:

• $300 for the use of the Santuary (4 hours)
• $300 for the use of the Fellowship Hall (4 hours)

Additional hours are $75/hour
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You and your spouse may choose any ordained minister you desire to officiate your wedding. The honorarium for Pastor Shears to officate a wedding for members or non-members will be $300.