Ministers Marriage Enrichment · n-Person Retreat
A minister's healthy marriage helps ensure a healthy flock.
A two-day getaway at Pepperdine's Villa Graziadio offering ministry couples space to prioritize their relationship — subsidized to $350 thanks to grants and donations.
$350
4 Couples
Graziadio
Prioritize your marriage. Strengthen your ministry.
The Ministers Marriage Enrichment is a two-day getaway offering couples an opportunity to prioritize their relationship, granting it the attention and nourishment needed for connection and growth. The retreat utilizes components of the RelateStrong program, customized for the unique dynamics of marriages in ministry.
The pressing demands of ministry often leave couples in ministry struggling to prioritize their relationship. This retreat is fitting both for couples whose marriage is in a season of distress or disconnect, and for those couples in a season of connection and harmony who would like to further strengthen their relationship.
What's Covered
Four areas of focus across the 2 days.
01
Conflict Resolution
Tools to navigate disagreements with peace, clarity, and renewed connection.
02
Spiritual Gifting
Discover and celebrate how God has uniquely equipped you and your spouse for ministry together.
03
Personality Differences
Move from frustration to appreciation as you understand each other's wiring.
04
Thriving in Ministry
Practical wisdom for sustaining your marriage through the unique pressures of ministry life.
What's Included
Everything you need is included in the $350 program cost.
✓ All retreat sessions and curriculum led by licensed marriage and family therapists
✓ Two nights of lodging at Villa Graziadio on Pepperdine's Malibu campus (or comparable hotel based on availability)
✓ Breakfast and lunch during the retreat
✓ Free evenings to spend together as a couple, with dinner on your own in the Malibu community
✓ Access to the surrounding beaches and mountains of Malibu
✓ Interaction with up to 3 other ministry couples facing similar challenges
Restorative. Safe. Set in one of California's most beautiful settings.
This restorative experience is led by licensed marriage and family therapists and includes interaction with other ministry couples facing the same professional challenges. The safe and supportive environment of Pepperdine University allows couples to find restoration in the surrounding beaches and mountains of Malibu, California. The formal program by the group facilitator begins the morning after participants' first night of stay.
Who It's For
Couples in a Season of Distress
Your marriage is feeling the strain of ministry, and you need dedicated time and skilled support to reconnect.
Couples in a Season of Harmony
Your marriage is in a good place — and you want to deepen and strengthen it before the next season of pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the cost only $350?
How many couples attend each retreat?
Where does the retreat take place?
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What if my marriage is in real trouble — is this still appropriate?
