A One Day Marriage Seminar Built to Last
Learn how to develop deeper relational intimacy through meaningful communication. The Biblical content, practical teaching, and real stories will be shared in Main sessions which will enrich our understanding of marriage. In our three break-out groups, we will learn how to immediately apply what we are learning in real life in a small group setting.
Speakers: Matt & Wendi Thornton
Matt and Wendi have been married for 25 years and have three adult children. Their relationship has grown through some really great and very difficult times. However, with the Lord, the Word, and some professional help along the way, they have developed a deeper relationship with God and each other.
Matt has been trained in pastoral marriage counseling and has met with hundreds of couples through the years who have found hope and healing in Christ and have seen growth through deeper communication.
Overview:
Built to Last is for married couples of all ages and for couples soon to be married.
Registration is $79 per couple
Session topics:
Session 1: God’s Plan for Marriage & Effective Communication
Session 2: Conflict Resolution & The Power of Forgiveness
Session 3: Committing to a Marriage that’s Built to Last
What we will provide:
Marriage Workbook and Materials
Water & Coffee, Snacks, and Lunch
Seminar Format:
Main session (Large group format)
Break out groups (Small group discussion with 3-5 couples per group)
Evening worship at the final session
Schedule
8:00 AM Doors Open for Registration
9:00 AM Main Session One
9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM Group Session One
11:30 AM Break/ Lunch
12:30 PM Main Session Two
1:15 PM Break
1:30 PM Group Session Two
3:00 PM Break
3:15 PM Group Session Three
4:45 PM Break
5:00 PM Main Session Three
6:30 PM Final Blessing
Are you looking for tools to help strengthen your marriage? Are you and your spouse looking to grow closer together as you pursue Christ? We have something for you, the Vertical Marriage Group!
Through this 8-week small group, you and your spouse will explore the raw stories or Dave & Ann Wilson, creators of Vertical Marriage and interact with accessible tools in which they have collected over their years of marriage and ministry.
The next session has a 10-couple capacity so if you are interested sign up!
More information including dates and times will be provided at a later time. We look forward for how this could be a resource for you now as we continue to run other groups in the future.
Sign Up HereHere are some books and other resources you can purchase to use as tools within your marriage.
The Meaning of Marriage – Tim Keller
How We Love – Milan & Kay Yerkovich
5 Love Languages – Gary Chapman
Uncovering the secrets of sexual intimacy in marriage – Kevin Leman
Under The Sheets – Kevin Leman
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage – Leslie Vernick
His Needs Her Needs – William Harley
Now You’re Speaking my Language – Gary Chapman