Willie and Elaine Oliver are directors of the Department of Family Ministries for the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church World Headquarters since June 2010.
Willie Oliver is an ordained minister and holds a PhD in Family Sociology; a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling; a master’s degree in Sociology; and a bachelor’s degree in Theology. Elaine Oliver holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor.
The Oliver’s have conducted marriage conferences, retreats, and relationship seminars around the world. They produce and host a weekly marriage, family, and relationship program on Hope Channel called Real Family Talk with Willie and Elaine Oliver.
Willie and Elaine Oliver have been married for over 30 years and are the parents of two young adults.
Courses
Are You Ready for Marriage?
The course is a great opportunity for people who are in a relationship and have serious thoughts of marriage. The objectives of this course are to get to know each other better, to find out if you match your partner and vice versa, and if you are ready to make a commitment for life. The challenges you have to complete during the course will solidify your relationship. The topics covered will help you avoid many of the unpleasant post-marriage situations. Take a good look at your partner. Look at the person you hold in your arms. You are preparing to commit to this person for the next 50 years. Think really hard about it. Are you ready for a lifelong commitment?