MAP exists to foster awareness of the damaging impact of marital discord and equip ministry leaders to walk alongside couples struggling with relationship distress with helpful tools and knowledge of both human nature and Gospel truth. Participants in the program will feel prepared to promote healing without shame within a loving and supportive community. MAP will equip ministry leaders to effectively disciple the couples in their church through Gospel truth, relationship tools, and relevant discussions.

Marriage is the most intimate union of two people. God gave us the gift of intimate community so we do not need to traverse in isolation. It can seem daunting to discuss marital troubles in the context of community. It can feel embarrassing, invasive, impossible.

It is no secret that marriages are struggling both inside and outside of the Church. While therapy is an excellent tool to foster healthy marriages, many times therapy is initiated so late in the breakdown of the relationship. We need advocates within each local church to foster open dialogue about marriage, challenges, healing, and its reflection of God’s love for us. With advocacy, we will see a change in the hearts of marriages across the nation. What would it be like if your church was an example of strong marriages that are a light in an otherwise dark world? What would the impact be of marriages that are changed, not because of improved communication tools, but as a result of the sanctifying love of Jesus Christ? This is MAP’s mission.

Married couples in positions of leadership within the church or married couples with a strong passion for marriage are good candidates for MAP. While we leave it up to church leadership to determine who is invited to participate, we recommend that each couple taking this training currently has a healthy, stable marriage relationship. We recognize there are no perfect marriages, but as teachers are held to a higher standard, we want to be diligent with you in training up healthy leaders.

Each church body is unique in the couples who will be participating and the flexibility of their schedules. Our goal is to work with you to best meet the needs of your members so that as many people desire to attend are able to make it! We can accommodate 2 scheduling options for this 6 hour training program: Friday night/ Saturday morning or 1 full-day Saturday. We ask that couples attend together for the entire training.

First, we would like to hear the needs of your church body. Schedule a consultation to share your goals for your members and identify how advocacy can be a part of your community.

Second, you can select a format of training that best reflects the schedules and presentation preference of your team.

Finally, you will schedule your training seminar!

Reach out today to find out more!

We use a tiered cost structure in hopes that each couple who has the desire and qualifications to attend can do so. We do require a minimum of 4 couples to attend as well as a 20% deposit to reserve a training date. One workbook per couple is included.

For specific costs, please send inquiries to info@dwellministry.org