What is Missional
Marriage?
Missional Marriage
provides four one-day events a year where couples are challenged to deepen the
principles of Faithwalking in their marriage and "try on" what
missional living would look like for them as individuals and as a couple. Each event covers a different topic and
couples can attend any or all of them.
What happens at
Missional Marriage?
Missional Marriage
follows a rhythm similar to a Faithwalking retreat. Each
Missional Marriage event is shaped by a different Faithwalking principle and
includes teaching, couple time, solitude, and large group discussion. Lunch
is provided along with a couple of breaks during our time together. All of this happens
in a safe space of fun and learning with other couples who are on the same
transformative journey.
What if neither of us have done a Faithwalking 101 Retreat?
No problem! We
will review the basic concepts so that you will have a clear understanding of the Faithwalking language.
We’re not sure about missional
living and we have different ideas about what that means. Is Missional Marriage
for us?
Sure! The concepts and skills that we address in
Missional Marriage are useful to any couple.
Also, you’ll have a chance to “try on” the idea of joining God on
mission in a safe, nonthreatening setting.
Our desire is to help you listen to God and to each other in some new
ways, not to force missional living.
How can Missional
Marriage help my relationship?
Simply carving out
time to focus on your marriage can make a big difference! In Missional Marriage, we give you a chance
to consider new ideas, learn new skills, share more deeply with each other, and
listen to the stories of other couples who are on the same transformative
journey.
What if my marriage
is in trouble?
All of our marriages
are imperfect and Missional Marriage is for any couple who wants to learn new
“ways of being” in their relationship. However, it’s important to understand
that Missional Marriage is not marriage counseling and is not designed to save
a marriage in trouble. If you and your spouse are not able to sit and have a
civil conversation, then Missional Marriage is not for you at this time.
Why did you switch to
the new one-day format?
We recognized that
getting away for part of one day is far easier for couples than getting away
for three full days for a weekend retreat. Our hope is that this new format
makes the experience accessible for more people.
To register for a Missional Marriage Retreat, click here!
