Ministry marriage can be complicated. Like money or sex or time, ministry can work in tandem with your relationship. Or against it.
Your invitation could change everything. If a Weekend to Remember helped your marriage, pay it forward by helping others through our Group Plan. Simply put, the Group Plan is our referral program. When you become a Group Coordinator—way easier than it sounds—you gain access to a discounted registration price available to anyone you invite, to […]
Is God calling you to minister to blended families, but you feel inadequate? Ron Deal explains how to earn an online ministry certificate as you glean from blended family experts with 7 hours of engaging video content, handouts, and bonus resources.
Non-traditional families are now considered traditional. As churches, how do we meet changing needs & serve them well? Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with three senior pastors on why and how to love all families, despite the narrative of their past.
Develop lasting relationships in your community with Your Place, Your People. In today’s hyper-connected world, it can be difficult to make meaningful connections with those around us. Despite the abundance of social media relationships available online, many of us feel isolated and lonely, unable to truly connect with others in a meaningful way. If you’re […]
Promotional Toolkit Whether you’re promoting to your friends, at church, or through social media, we encourage you to take advantage of all of these items to share about Weekend to Remember. Each item is specifically designed to share broadly about Weekend to Remember events, so be sure to add the customization of the date and […]
22 Ways to Reach Out Over the Holidays We all know that creating a plan for serving as a family can get shoved to the back burner in the busyness of life. As we jump back into Christmas, it’s a battle to create intentional time, both together as a family and in the communities we […]
I was getting some things wrong about hospitality. Could gathering around the table be less—and so much more—than I thought?
How to mentor. Made simple. It’s easier than you think to change a life. FamilyLife research shows 90% of people turn to friends and family for marriage and parenting help. But there’s not enough help out there for frustrating, confusing seasons! Could you step in? A mentor’s not a super-Christian with all the answers. They’re […]
How can I help a friend whose marriage is in trouble? You love your friend and want what’s best for them. But what do you do when you see signs that their marriage is struggling? Maybe, in confidence, they’ve even admitted, “I’m thinking about divorce.” If you’ve been wrestling with these questions, you aren’t alone. […]
I'll admit my first priority when the quarantine began wasn't to find ways to bless others. But I'm reminded of Jesus' commandment to love our neighbors.
Preview the Stepping Up Video Series The best way to understand and appreciate the Stepping Up video series is to give it a try. Download Session 1: A Call to Courage from the video series workbook. Watch Session 1 video (below) and follow along in the workbook. Download the leader’s guide to learn more about […]
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Stepping Up Video Series Small-Group Study for Men https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnvAn5ZGVRc Men’s Small-Group Study The Stepping Up video series dives deep into the topic of biblical manhood, calling every man to reject passivity and step up to lead with courage in all areas of life. In ten sessions, participants of this men’s small-group study are challenged to […]
Stepping Up for Prison or Homeless Ministry https://youtu.be/JmljIZAN4AU?list=PLrqQdZ93uq1OvaRZD_P9Ygm5ofkxAjpQF “When I wrote the [Stepping Up] book, I was thinking about young men who needed to step up and become responsible men.I was thinking about men who needed to assume the responsibility of being a mentor, and those who were mentors who needed to set their sights […]
Host The Art of Marriage Video Event The Art of Marriage video event features over 40 ministry leaders who provide biblically-centered teaching, while couples who have struggled in marriage share their stories of pain, loss, forgiveness, and grace. This six-session “event on video” can be hosted by anyone, anywhere, using the Christian marriage videos. Contact […]
The Art of Marriage Video Event – Christian Marriage Video Seminar. The Art of Marriage video event features over 40 ministry leaders who provide biblically-centered teaching, while couples who have struggled in marriage share their stories of pain, loss, forgiveness, and grace. This six-session “event on video” can be hosted by anyone, anywhere! Watch Experience […]
The Art of Marriage Ops Marriage is the most important commitment that a man and woman can make. When the pressures of military service threaten the marriages of military couples, it often takes outside forces to keep that commitment strong. The Art of Marriage Ops campaign was created for this very reason. FamilyLife® and Cru […]
Plan Your Small-Group Bible Study Six-Week Bible Study The Art of Marriage video event is also available in a six-week small-group Bible study format. Perfect for Sunday school groups, home Bible study groups, or other small-group Bible study settings, participants watch the video sessions in the weekly group meetings and engage in group discussion. Then […]
Start a Stepfamily Ministry FamilyLife Blended® provides bibically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce. Minister to stepfamilies in your community Is God calling you to minister to blended families? Learn how you can help prevent redivorce. Stepfamilies comprise a significant portion of societies throughout the world. The unique dynamics of […]
Two ordinary couples who are helping change the world.
These simple but profound questions changed the way I talk to people about Christ.
Your words can have a profound impact on the people in your life.
If you want a stronger, healthier church, help couples grow in their relationship with Christ and with each other.
Teaching younger couples to have a great marriage may not be as hard as you think.
If you want a stronger, healthier church, consider starting a marriage ministry to help couples grow closer to God and each other.
Practical steps to take to turn your vision for ministry into reality.
The core method of stepfamily ministry is starting a class or small group of couples who come together to study and support one another.
If the gospel is central to your life, it also must be central in your family.
How to help friends or family when they lose a child.
