Marriage Matters Spring 2026
Milton
February 8, 2026 – March 29, 2026
Our Marriage Matters class is designed to equip seriously dating or engaged and married couples with biblical principles and practical tools for building a strong, healthy marriage. Through eight interactive sessions, couples will explore topics like communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, finances, and more — all from a Christ-centered perspective. Whether you're preparing for marriage or looking to strengthen your relationship, this class offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you grow together in love and unity.
Session List
Introductions
February 8, 2025Marriage Ministry Team
We kick off the class with introductions, an overview of the course, and a discussion of expectations. This session sets the stage for the journey ahead and helps couples connect with each other and with the teaching team.
Communication
February 15, 2026Jon and Beth Weber
Jon and Beth Weber walk couples through the essentials of healthy communication — covering communication styles and levels, gender differences, and practical tools for empathetic listening.
Knowing Each Other
February 22, 2026Dave and Betty Paul
Dave and Betty Paul guide couples through three interconnected topics for deepening connection: understanding your core personality type (Charger, Outgoing, Responsible, or Easy-Going), exploring how your Family of Origin shapes who you are, and discovering Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages to learn how you and your spouse best give and receive love.
Resolving Conflict, Managing Anger, and Parenting
March 1, 2026Dave and Betty Paul
Dave and Betty Paul cover two important topics in this session. First, they walk couples through practical tools for resolving conflict and managing anger — distinguishing between normal and deep conflict, exploring five common patterns of confrontation, introducing the STEP UP framework for problem-solving, and presenting options for de-escalating anger in the moment, all grounded in the call to choose forgiveness and pursue oneness in marriage. Second, they address parenting from a biblical perspective, contrasting secular and Christ-centered approaches, exploring parents as the single greatest influence in a child's life, and covering spiritual development, tech use, 10 actions kids need from parents, and the 5 C's for raising children with Confidence, Character, Convictions, Compassion, and Competence.