Marriage Ministry
Marriage Ministry helps couples establish marriage in alignment with God’s good purposes, overcome marital challenges, and discover the joy of having God work in and through their relationship for His glory.
Marriage Ministry
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.” (Ephesians 5:31-32)
Christian marriage is about more than a man and a woman romantically in love, committing to spend their lives together. It is about entering into and reflecting the covenant relationship between Christ and His Church – the redemptive story of sin and brokenness, grace and forgiveness, self-giving love, and being fashioned into the image of Christ. It is the ground on which the raw reality of who we actually are in our brokenness is being carved into the new reality of who God is shaping us to be.
Our ministry provides biblical and practical support through various courses, conferences, retreats and marriage counselling. We are here for you whether you are preparing for marriage, growing in your marriage, or seeking help with your marriage.
Upcoming sessions
Marriage Preparation Course
The Marriage Preparation Course provides couples who are seriously dating or engaged with biblical and practical teaching on marriage, marriage mentorship, and more. Upcoming Session: April 6 - May 18, 2025. Contact Pastor Isaac at gro.nodgnilliw@eeli before February 28. Fall 2025: October - November
Marriage Enrichment Course - Two Becoming One
Throughout the year, we have a 10-week long small group-based Marriage Enrichment Course called Two Becoming One. This course is designed to help you build a Christ-centered marriage through Biblical Principles and practices. Here is what one couple had to say after taking the course: “With the help of our wonderful mentors, I think our relationship with each other, our relationship together and individually with the Lord really improved. It felt like we were able to communicate better and discuss difficult topics that we didn’t delve into too deeply before. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to take this course and meet some really wonderful people.” – J & E Our upcoming 2 Becoming 1 Course will run on Thursday evenings 7-9pm starting on January 16. Registration for the course will begin December 2024.
Christian Dating & Marriage - Knowing Your Soulmate
Christian Dating & Marriage: Knowing Your Soulmate is an 8-week course designed to provide you with a clear picture of the biblical basis and purpose of Christian dating and marriage. Through this course, many will be surprised at how much more dating and marriage are supposed to be in God's eyes, and how much we have short-changed ourselves by unknowingly assuming the world's views and approaches to dating and marriage. It is our hope that the course participants will discover the meaningful beauty of God's design and be challenged to realign their own relationships to God's intended ways.
Other support
Marriage Counselling
Even the best of marriages go through trying times. We want to help you through these difficult seasons. To schedule an appointment or ask for more information, please contact Pastor Isaac by email or call the church office at 604-435-5544.
Serve with the Marriage Ministry
Serve as a Marriage Mentor
We are looking for mature Christian couples to mentor young couples as they prepare for marriage. This is a unique opportunity for couples to minister together!