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Grace Marriage is an exciting discipleship ministry designed to enrich, protect, and grow your marriage. Using biblical, grace-based materials, you will have time to talk with your spouse and explore ways to enhance your relationship. Our Marriage Ministry is an intentional commitment to grow in your relationship with each other and the Lord. 

Four times a year, husbands and wives meet with other couples in various stages of life to explore different aspects of marriage. The sessions are called marriage coaching. Marriage coaching is an intentional and proactive approach to re-focus on the positives in your relationship. Marriage coaching is not a lecture. It is not marriage counseling or group therapy. It is not a seminar or conference. It is not a place where you will be forced to share your deepest secrets. It is a biblically-based marriage maintenance model that can revolutionize your relationship. Couples in their 20s to couples in their 80s are involved in Grace Marriage groups and have been greatly blessed by participating! 


Who can attend?

Any married couple may attend. A couple does not have to be a member of Valley Baptist Church to participate. 

When are the next sessions?

The upcoming second-quarter sessions are scheduled for July 25, July 31, or August 1, 2026. One session is available for those who need childcare (babies - 5th grade) on July 26, 2026.

WHAT DOES A SESSION LOOK LIKE?

A session is approximately 4 ½ hours on the date(s) that you register for. We will sit at round tables with other couples and watch a video-driven lesson led by the co-founders of Grace Marriage, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads. After each short video, there will be time for reflection, both individually and as a couple. Each couple will separate from the other couples to discuss the curriculum privately. Couples will then return to their tables and share with other couples if they choose. Every session, snacks and a meal break will be incorporated. The curriculum in every quarterly session is different. The curriculum is designed as a yearly commitment, and seven years’ worth of curriculum is available. You can join at any time, and the price will be prorated accordingly.

What does it cost?

What does a normal date night cost if you go out to eat and see a movie, or if you go to a ballgame or concert? $75? $100? More? The cost for the three remaining quarterly sessions, including all materials, snacks, etc., is just $239 per couple for the annual curriculum. That is less than $1 a day for a year. We encourage you to consider your participation fee as an investment in your marriage. What a great Christmas, birthday, or anniversary gift!

 

group schedules

Each year includes four quarterly sessions—and it’s not too late to start investing in your marriage. With three sessions still remaining in this year’s curriculum, you can jump in at any time. Each session is designed to stand on its own, so you won’t feel behind. Take the step—your marriage is worth it.

 
  • Saturdays (9:00 AM–1:30 PM)

    • July 25, 2026

    • October 10, 2026

    • January 23, 2027

  • Fridays (5:30–10:00 PM)

    • July 31, 2026

    • October 9, 2026

    • January 29, 2027

  • Saturdays (9:00 AM–1:30 PM)

    • August 1, 2026

    • October 24, 2026

    • January 30, 2027

  • Sundays (3:30–8:30 PM | Childcare Provided)

    • July 26, 2026

    • October 25, 2026

    • January 24, 2027

 
 
 
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