Marriage
Strong families start with strong, healthy, God-centred marriages.
Our goal is to help couples prepare for and strengthen their marriages in ways that will help them enjoy married life and discover the plan God has for their families.
Whether you are a couple that wants to invest in your marriage, or want specific support and input into your relationship, we have programmes dedicated to you.
Marriage Course by Alpha
For those who are already married, we offer the Alpha Marriage Course, run through our Night School. Whether you are wanting to intentionally invest in your relationship and strengthen it, or if you have more specific challenges you want to address, this course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help you build a relationship that lasts a lifetime.
The Marriage Course is based on Christian principles.
The Story of Marriage Course By John & Lisa Bevere
And for those at our South Campus, we are excited to have The Story of Marriage Course available. Gain practical support and encouragement to go deeper into your marriage, working through a range of topics to keep the spark in your relationship and give your connection a boost.
Other Resources
The Marriage Devotional
Levi & Jennie Lusko
Great marriages are made, not born. In this devotional, Levi and Jennie Lusko take turns showcasing the highs and lows of marital relationships and how God uses them to foster a deeper love and a more solid foundation.
Love and Respect
Dr Emerson Eggerichs
Come discover one of the greatest secrets to a successful relationship! Love & Respect will help you and your spouse achieve a deeper level of intimacy by stopping the crazy cycle of conflict, developing better communication skills, and enjoying renewed passion.
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
Gary Chapman
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love—that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life?
Swipe Right: The Life-and-death power of Sex and Romance
Levi Lusko
There is nothing more powerful on earth than the forces of love, sex, and romance. In fact, relationships are a matter of life-and-death importance. But as apps like Tinder foster no-strings-attached sexual encounters, sex is being stripped of any emotional or spiritual significance.
Loveology
John Comer
Loveology is just that—a theology of love. Comer deals with sexuality, romance, singleness, and what it means to be male and female; ending with a raw, uncut, anything goes Q and A dealing with the most asked questions about sexuality and relationships.
Every Man’s Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time
Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker
You can be victorious in the battle for sexual integrity. Every Man’s Battle reveals detailed strategy and has helped millions of men win the war against temptation.
Every Woman’s Battle: Discovering God’s Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment
Shannon Ethridge
The only way women can survive the intense struggle for sexual integrity is by guarding not just your body, but your mind and heart as well.
The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family
Patrick M. Lencioni
As a husband and as the father of four young boys, Lencioni realized the discrepancy between the time and energy his clients put into running their organizations and the reactive way most people run their personal lives. He and his wife began applying some of the tools he uses with Fortune 500 companies at home, and with surprising results.
How to Really Love Your Child
Dr. Ross Campbell, M.D.
You know you love your child. You attend school events, care for physical needs, and discipline when needed. But did you know that most children, even in loving households, doubt that they are genuinely and unconditionally loved? In this book, Dr. Ross explains the emotional needs of a child and provides you with skills that will help your child feel truly loved and accepted.
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Jim Burns
Parenting doesn’t stop when your child turns eighteen. In many ways, your relationship gets even more complicated. Doing Life with Your Adult Children helps you navigate this rich and challenging season of parenting, including positive principles on bringing kids back to faith, ideas on how to leave a legacy as a grandparent, and encouragement for every changing season.
Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Discover how setting biblical boundaries can improve your parenting and your relationship with your children. Learn how to raise your kids to take responsibility for their actions and emotions and enable them to lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives.