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Retreat Experience

Private retreats (for one couple only) are held in lovely homes in tranquil settings. Meals are served on location in order to create a fluid experience where couples can focus on investing in their relationship. Content is tailored to the specific needs of the individual couple. Retreats are exclusively for couples serving in ministry (either currently or in the past). If desired, we can make referrals for others.

Read What Others Are Saying

Click below to read what people have said about their Retreat experience.

Resilient Marriage Retreats

ARE recommended if;​​

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  • you're both committed to your marriage and want to learn to:

    • practically apply Biblical relational principles

    • grow closer and more connected

    • communicate better

    • resolve conflict in a healthier way

    • heal past hurts

    • find more joy in your relationship

    • understand each other better

    • understand yourself better

  • you are both willing to:

    • work to see each other's perspective

    • be introspective

    • humbly acknowledge your contribution to relational distress​

    • create a safe place for your spouse to share their heart 

     

A sense of trust and relational safety is    essential in order to do the retreat work. Trust creates an environment where each of you feels safe to:

    • be authentic

    • take gentle relational risks

    • try new ways of relating. 

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Resilient Marriage Retreats

are NOT recommended if;

E​ither of you::

  • wants out of the relationship

  • is having a physical or emotional affair

  • has untreated addictions (incl. but not limited to substance abuse, viewing sexually explicit material, gambling,)

  • feels unsafe with the other

  • has unhealed trauma

If any of these painful circumstances apply to you, we're deeply sorry for what you're suffering.

If you'd like to reach out, use the form at the right and we may be able to refer you to potentially helpful resources.  

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Sample Agenda

For a glimpse into what a Resilient Marriage retreat might look like, click the link below.

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Expenses

Our goal is to make retreats accessible to frontline Christian shepherds. We have sponsorships to cover the cost of the retreat, lodging, food and materials. Although we ask participants to pay for their own transportation and childcare (when needed) scholarships for those expenses are available.

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Readiness Assessment

Click the green button below to download the Readiness Assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to determine whether a retreat would be a good next step for you and your spouse. Each of you will need to respond individually and return it back to us before your introductory Zoom meeting. 

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Find Out More
For questions, or to schedule a free initial Zoom call to discuss a retreat or workshop, please fill out the following.
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Please complete the following steps AFTER you have had your

Virtual Introductory Zoom call with retreat hosts, Phil and Vicky.

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Retreat Pre-work

To help us get to know you better, we ask that you complete the 3 Pre-work assignments found in the following link. We will use your answers to customize an experience to best meet your needs. 

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Diet and Comfort Considerations

We'd like to know what we can do to make sure you are comfortable during your retreat. Please download and fill out the following form. Attached is also a list of what to bring.

Our marriage was in crisis. The stress of ministry had taken a deep toll on us and in the worst moments we didn't even like each other anymore. Phil and Vicky are people we trust with the darkest moments of our lives. They stood with us and held up our arms to allow us to continue.

This experience was the most important thing I have ever done in my life outside of saying yes to Jesus. As a pastor, I have always known that my family is my number one ministry. This experience helped me take that theoretical goal and turn it into a reality.

Phil and Vicky meet people in their pain and brokenness without shame or judgment and gently help them make major shifts from a place of extreme distress to a hopeful and productive path forward.

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