Your marriage can thrive.
We believe that one of the best ways to cultivate a happy marriage is by simply spending time with other couples, sharing life experiences, and hearing from others who have blazed a trail. Below you'll find groups, classes and resources to help you along the way, from preparing for marriage, enriching your marriage, or restoring your marriage.
TOOLS TO HELP YOU
PREPARE FOR MARRIAGE
Nearlyweds & Newlyweds Class
Preparing for a strong and healthy marriage is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. We encourage everyone getting married to go through pre-marital counseling to help prepare for marriage. At Relevant, this happens through a group experience called Nearlyweds & Newlyweds.
This class exists to point engaged and newly married couples in a healthy direction and help them take positive first steps in their marriage.
Recommended Reading
Below are two resources we recommend to help you prepare for marriage. They are self-guided resources you can enjoy on your own. These two resources are also used in our Nearlyweds & Newlyweds class.
Saving your Marriage Before It Starts by Les and Leslie Parrot
Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts by Les and Leslie Parrot
Recommended Listening or Watching
The Premarriage Podcast Understanding the marriage vows that will be promised on your wedding day.
Wedding Ceremony Request
If you would like to request a pastor from Relevant to officiate your ceremony or book The Relevant Center for your special day, simply use either of the buttons below.
TOOLS TO HELP YOU
ENRICH YOUR MARRIAGE
“The Naked Marriage” Class
Having a great marriage doesn’t happen by accident. A great marriage takes teamwork, intentionality, and vulnerability. We encourage all married couples to go through a class called The Naked Marriage, an 6-week group environment for married couples that will undress the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. We offer this class in the fall and spring.
“Us In Mind” Class
Changing your thoughts can change your marriage. Research shows happy couples think in a way unhappy couples don't. Us In Mind will help you discover a simple way of rethinking your marriage, focusing on just five thoughts which are designed to help you love well, even when it’s not easy. We offer this class in the fall and spring.
Married T-Life Groups
If you are looking to connect with other married couples on a regular basis, for encouragement, intentional conversations, or simply have fun, we encourage you to join a marrieds T-Life Group. Click the button below for more information.
Recommended Reading
Below are resources we recommend to help enrich your marriage. They are self-guided resources you can enjoy on your own.
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
Your Best Us by Ted Lowe
The Naked Marriage by Dave and Ashley Willis
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Recommended Listening or Watching
The Naked Marriage Podcast Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics.
Getaways
Weekend to Remember by Family Life is a proven 3-day weekend event to bring you closer to oneness in your marriage.
TOOLS TO HELP YOU
RESTORE YOUR MARRIAGE
Marriage Navigators
If your marriage is on the rocks or you feel it is in crisis, we want to help. Our Marriage Navigators are mentors from Relevant who are champions and advocates of strong marriages who are trained to help you determine next steps for your marriage, work with you and your spouse to get to the bottom of the crisis, and support you through the process of healing. If you are interested in connecting with a Navigator Couple, simply fill out the form using the button below and a Navigator Couple will get back with you to set up a time to meet.
Marriage Intensive
Sometimes you simply need to get away with your spouse for some hard but necessary work. Located in Friendswood, Texas, and one of our resource partners, Dr. Keith and Kathy Davis specialize in a 5 day one-on-one marriage intensive experience. During this week, you will gain understanding, work to resolve conflict, move to reconciliation, and be able to walk away with new tools to help your marriage thrive.
Recommended Reading
Below is a resource we recommend to help restore your marriage.
Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away by Gary Chapman
Love Dare by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick
Marriage Counseling Referrals
We know life can be hard. Below are carefully screened, outside, professional counselors to guide you to a better life and marriage.
Stories of Hope
Below are video stories of marriages that have been transformed by God through Relevant.
Questions?
To learn more about any of the resources above, please contact us at marriage@relevantcommunity.org