Dating and Marriage

The Apostle Paul encouraged unmarried persons to use the time that they are single to focus their time and energy on serving the Lord and maintaining a close relationship with Him. Similarly, Florida Baptist College encourages students to focus their time and energy on their ministry, studies, and work. Students must honor each other as brothers and sisters in Christ and keep their relationships pure and wholesome. Students are encouraged to spend time together in group activities where the true character of a person may be evaluated rather than in the artificial atmosphere of recreational dating relationships.

We believe that students should not become engaged without obtaining the approval of their parents or without counseling with their home pastor and the College administration. The Apostle Paul also warned unmarried persons that marriage adds an entirely new set of “cares” that may interfere with the Lord’s work. For this reason, FBC discourages students from marrying before graduation. In no event should a student marry during the semester or without counseling with the administration.