Haven Academy

Marriage success is learned

Training, certification and preparation for singles, couples, counsellors and leaders — online from Buea.

Haven Institute for Family Life

College of Marital Success

Marriage success is not automatic — it is learned.

Starts
1 October 2026
Duration
8 Thursdays
Time
8:00 PM WAT (Cameroon time)
Venue
100% virtual — Zoom & Telegram
Facilitator
Pastor Jam Jude Jua

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10,200 XAF

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15,300 XAF

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Premarital Counselling & Training

Twelve to fifteen guided counselling sessions for engaged couples, with course material, a Certificate of Completion and two post-wedding follow-ups.

Duration
12–15 sessions · 90 minutes each
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50,000 XAF

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Trainings & certifications

Dates and fees for these are announced ahead of each intake. Tell us you are interested and we will write to you first.

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Financial Oneness in Marriage

A four-session short course on financial unity and stewardship.

Duration
4 sessions
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Advanced Diploma in Marriage and Family Counseling

Five weeks of online training plus five weeks of field work, during which every counsellor writes their own book on marriage and family life.

Duration
10 weeks · 5 online + 5 field work
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Covenant Prep Academy

A six-week therapy programme for intending couples, building a solid foundation before you say “I do”.

Duration
6 weeks · 18 lectures
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Diploma in Marriage and Family Counseling

Raising credible, Spirit-led, professionally trained marriage counsellors who can guide couples through crisis, conflict and complex marital challenges.

Duration
10 weeks · 15 intensive lectures
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Effective Communication in Marriage

A focused four-session short course on communication breakdown.

Duration
4 sessions
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The Kingdom Man Academy

A grooming programme for men who want to transform their finances, spiritual life, health, marriage and leadership.

Duration
Weekend intensive, or 5 weeks
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The Virtuous Woman Academy

A meeting and moulding point for women from all walks of life — practical wisdom, emotional healing and understanding your husband.

Duration
Usually 5–15 sessions
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Your facilitators

Who you will learn from

Every Haven Academy programme is taught by practising counsellors and pastors, not theorists.

Jam-Jude Jua, Founder / Provost, Haven Academy

Jam-Jude Jua

Founder / Provost, Haven Academy

MA, MSc, BSc · Diploma in Marriage Counseling

Jua Jeroline, Co-Founder, Haven Family Ministry & Haven Academy

Jua Jeroline

Co-Founder, Haven Family Ministry & Haven Academy

MBA, BSc · Certified Marriage Counselor

Guest faculty & mentors

Rev. Amos Mbenben Kebei, Marriage Mentor / Lecturer

Rev. Amos Mbenben Kebei

Marriage Mentor / Lecturer

Pastor Bisi Adawele, Marriage Coach / Mentor

Pastor Bisi Adawele

Marriage Coach / Mentor

Premarital programme

What we ask of every couple

Our premarital counselling is compulsory for weddings officiated by HFM pastoral staff. Couples from other churches are warmly welcome.

Eligibility

  • Minimum age 21 (18–20 with parental consent)
  • Both partners legally single
  • Both attend every session together
  • Couples from other churches welcome

Documents

  • Registration form (each partner)
  • ID card or passport copy
  • One passport photograph each
  • Proof of payment

Payment

  • Full payment at or before session one
  • Or 50% at registration, 50% before session six
  • MTN MoMo, Orange Money or bank deposit

Conferences

Large gatherings of teaching, worship and ministry for families and leaders.

Seminars

Focused, practical sessions on marriage, parenting and singleness.

No one is ever turned away for inability to pay. Mention it when you register and we will talk.