Our prayer for your marriage is that you come to know Christ intimately, find great joy in your relationship, and share God's love and gospel with others. God's desire is for His Word, the Bible, to transform your life in every area, including your marriage and family. God wants His best for you in your marriage. Thanks for letting us partner with you as you continue to grow in Him.

The purpose of Marriage Ministries is to equip, educate, and inspire couples to live with Christ as the center of their marriage and family; creating covenant marriages that reach others for Christ. From engaged couples to those in their golden years, we encourage every couple to continually improve their relationship by setting a goal to participate in at least one marriage growth opportunity a year.

We envision couples:
• growing closer to each other and God
• serving others and reaching out to the lost
• healed and renewed
• walking along with more experienced couples

"The day we said our vows we both actually hoped it would work. Just like you and your spouse did. Whether you believed you could make it or not, there was something inside each of you that dreamed of forever. That’s not silly, Disney-movie leftovers from a traumatic childhood. That’s God’s good design for marriage working itself out in you."

Just some of the topics covered in this encouraging and informative e-book provided by FamilyLife:
• beating the divorce odds.
• handling and working through conflict.
• becoming your spouse's best friend.
• realizing your need for a higher power in your marriage.
• understanding the role that EQ plays in determining happiness in marriage.

Read LOVE THAT LASTS

"Maintain a bigger picture about what it takes to keep a relationship together. Sometimes a parched marriage just needs a drink of water. But other times, it needs to get to a hospital to treat dehydration and the issues that caused it."

Fighting for Your Friend's Marriage is another great resource from FamilyLife. Often we are tempted to "just stay out of it" when our friends are going through rough times. Fighting for Your Friend's Marriage challenges us to go ahead and step in with scripture-based advice and encouragement.

This practical article includes:
• non-pushy ways that you can help those in marital crisis.
• easy ways you can help marriages thrive.
• helpful advice you can share with her.
• helpful advice you can share with him.
• steps to helping your friends find a Christian counselor.

Read FIGHTING FOR YOUR FRIEND'S MARRIAGE

Weekend to Remember marriage conferences are hosted by Family Life in the spring and fall of each year. This conference is a great opportunity to get much-needed time alone together.

Use our group code "NWMarriage" when registering to receive a significant discount. You do not have to attend with other couples or even attend the same event to join the LCC group to take advantage of the group discount. You may also use our discount code when registering during a FamilyLive promo period.

Pastors: To sign up for a scholarship and attend free of charge, click here.
Active Military, Reserves, or Guard: To receive a discounted rate of $60 per person ($120 per couple), select "Military Rate" when registering.