BREAKOUT SCHEDULE for The 2025 Great Marriage Getaway

Friday at 2:30 PM

How Do We Communicate? (Wilson)

Every marriage hopes to have minimal conflict and maximum connection, but in all reality communication between spouses has its ups and downs. This breakout teaches couples how to take 6 practical steps to really HEAR, SPEAK and UNDERSTAND each other.

Like Night and Day (Hunter)

He wants meat & potatoes, and she just wants a “girl dinner.” God made him and her different and that’s ok. Learn the art of understanding and then maximizing your differences; and be prepared to laugh… a lot.

When Hurt turns to Hope (Monsivaiz)

Couples can get stuck in a cycle of unhealthy behaviors or experience marital apathy that comes from neglect of the relationship. From little things like harsh words or small disappointments to big challenges like an infidelity or a major illness, we will explore how to find hope that things can and will get better.

To Love and To Cherish: Becoming Your Spouse’s “One and Only” (McKay)

Cultivate a vibrant and intimate connection in marriage by utilizing the senses. Nurture love and desire through non-sexual intimacy. Create emotional and physical connections through your words and gestures. Join with us as we equip you in the awesome role of being “The One.”

Getting Financially In-Sync (Locke)

Managing money as a couple can be challenging, but it’s also an opportunity to grow closer. In this session, we’ll explore Biblical wisdom and practical tools for aligning your finances with shared goals, reducing stress, and fostering open communication about money in your marriage.

Friday at 4:00 PM

Navigating Conflicts Common to Every Marriage (Monsivaiz)

Our goal in marriage is not to avoid conflict; it’s to constructively walk through it together. Couples will gain practical tools for navigating disagreements with grace, communicating effectively when tensions rise, offering genuine apologies, and extending forgiveness that heals.

Doing Life with Your Adult Children (Wilson)

The transition parents have to make with their adult children is a tricky road. Parents must balance offering support with allowing their children to find their own independence through their choices and mistakes. God simply calls us to guide when asked, give grace when needed, and have gratitude to see their story!

God’s Gift of Physical Intimacy (McKay)

Scientific research is clear: physical intimacy (whether gentle touch or sexual embrace) has surprising and extraordinary health benefits. Open communication, emotional intimacy, and other essentials are discussed as we explore the fundamentals to a satisfying physical relationship. Get encouragement for yourself or for a couple you’re mentoring.

Thriving or Surviving? (Hunter)

Are you and your spouse enjoying your marriage journey or do you feel like your best days are behind you? We will equip you with strategies for a healthy relationship in every season. Life’s too short to settle for an “okay” marriage!

Rooted and Restored: God’s Healing for the Heart of Your Marriage (Locke)

Sometimes the struggles in your marriage are rooted in the past: the way you grew up, things you’ve never talked about, or lies you’ve come to believe. These hidden wounds can quietly shape how you react and how you connect (or don’t connect). Come learn how to recognize what’s been holding you back and how to start healing.

Saturday at 9:00 AM

Seven Questions to Continually Ask in Your Marriage (Wilson)

When was the last time you looked into a mirror? Not to see yourself physically but to see yourself in light of your marriage. These seven questions will enlighten us to how we can improve in our marriage, our homes, and our community.

How Not to be Branded by Discouragement (Loritts)

Discouragement is inevitable. No matter how hard you try, you can’t avoid it in this broken world in which we live. This workshop underscores how we can walk through seasons of deep disappointment and discouragement while holding on to lasting hope.

Guiding Your Kids to a Faith That Lasts (Johnson)

Passing on our faith to the next generation is harder today than ever before. Couples can and should get on the same page about the spiritual development of their kids. Discover a proven strategy for helping your children, teenagers, and even your grandchildren to love and follow God, all based on the example of what Jesus did with his disciples.

Meeting Your Spouse’s Needs: A Hidden Superpower (Monsivaiz)

Every marriage thrives when both spouses feel truly seen, heard, and valued. We will explore how to identify and understand your own relational needs, express them clearly, and discover practical ways to meet the needs of your spouse. Join us for a conversation that will deepen understanding, strengthen connection, and build a more fulfilling marriage.

Your Marriage Bucket List (Hunter)

Creating shared experiences, celebrating milestones, and just having fun along your journey are all key to building a satisfying marriage. Learn how to enjoy the gift of your spouse while accomplishing some pretty amazing and meaningful goals!

Saturday at 10:30 AM

Seven Questions to Continually Ask in Your Marriage (Wilson)

When was the last time you looked into a mirror? Not to see yourself physically but to see yourself in light of your marriage. These seven questions will enlighten us to how we can improve in our marriage, our homes, and our community.

Habits that Sustain and Transform a Marriage (Loritts)

Strong, intimate marriages are the product of consistent, life-giving deposits (habits) over time. In this workshop we will identify and discuss what those transformative, life-giving habits are and how we can make them the normal practice of our marriages.

Can You Hear Me Now? (McKay)

Need an upgrade ... have you lost her signal? Is he all blog and no talk? At best ... good communication is a struggle in our homes. Join with us as we look at the keys you need to know, to connect and communicate with that beautiful lady or “studly” man with whom you are holding hands. We promise a smile.

Helping Your Teenager While Helping Your Marriage (Anderson)

Are you struggling with the challenges of raising a teenager? Is it taking a toll on your marriage? Join this discussion with a student pastor of a large congregation to learn the unique cultural challenges facing our teenagers. Then get a plan as parents to work on meeting your teen’s deepest needs.

Couples’ Roundtable (Johnson)

This will be a fun, interactive session where we can talk about the things that you most want to talk about. Have questions? Want to know if something is “normal?” Have a question about married life but are afraid to ask? Submit your topics in an anonymous way (if you want) and come find some insights on making the most of your marriage and family. Nothing is off-limits!