Course Title:
From Attraction to Covenant: Navigating Modern Christian Dating
Course Overview
Dating today can feel confusing, exhausting, and discouraging especially when you want to honor God but keep encountering mixed signals, wasted time, and unhealthy patterns.
What is a Mini Course?
A mini course is a focused learning experience designed to cover a specific topic in a short amount of time. Mini courses typically run up to two hours and are designed to be practical, engaging, and immediately applicable. Participants will receive a certificate of completion after attending the course.
What You’ll Learn
In this mini-course, we will cover:
• The 5 stages of a healthy, godly romantic relationship
• How to stop wasting time on the wrong people
• How to date with clarity, boundaries, and confidence
• How to break unhealthy dating patterns and reset your approach
• How to move from attraction toward covenant with intention
Event Details
When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location:
Pikesville Library
Meeting Room
1301 Reisterstown Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
Cost:
$10 for adults
Free for teenagers
Who This Is For
• Singles who are frustrated with modern dating
• Christians who want to date God’s way without confusion
• Anyone tired of repeating unhealthy relationship patterns
• Young adults and adults seeking clarity before commitment
Pastor George J Barnes
Pastor George J Barnes is the lead pastor of Purpose Church and a relationship focused teacher with a strong academic foundation in psychology, theology, and social research.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Research Psychology) from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where his undergraduate thesis examined how investment and anxiety in romantic relationships impact self-esteem. His research background informs his practical approach to dating, attachment, boundaries, and relational decision-making.
Pastor Barnes holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from The Washington Theological Union Seminary and a Master of Arts in Social and Public Policy from Georgetown University, equipping him to address relationships through both a biblical and cultural lens.
In addition, he completed a Certificate in Open Innovation at Harvard University, focused on solving complex human and organizational challenges using research-driven solutions.
Pastor Barnes is also the author of The Growth Principle: How Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things. He is known for blending relationship research, biblical wisdom, and real life insight to help people move from attraction toward covenant with clarity and intention.
