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Marriage Discipleship

A Three-Day Training That Equips You With Trusted Tools To Strengthen Marriages

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You Don’t Have To Figure Out How To Support Marriages on Your Own

Whether you’re leading from a pulpit or a kitchen table, you don’t have to do marriage ministry alone. Our Marriage Discipleship Trainings equip both ministry-backed teams and couples passionate about supporting marriages with the tools, confidence, and community they need to strengthen marriages—one conversation, one relationship, and one home at a time.

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Trusted Tools for Guiding Meaningful Marriage Conversations

Over three days, you and your spouse will walk through our proven marriage framework built on 20+ years of serving couples—helping you lead meaningful conversations, support couples with confidence, and build a ministry that’s life-giving and sustainable.

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Find Your Marriage Ministry Community

During our three-day training, you’ll gain a community of couples, pastors, and leaders who care about marriage as much as you do. Swap ideas, build relationships, and leave with a network of encouragement and practical support you can lean on long after the training ends.

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Is Marriage Discipleship Training for Me?

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    Passionate Couples: Couples who have strong marriages and a heart to help other couples thrive.
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    Aspiring Marriage Mentors: Couples who feel called to mentor others but need practical tools and confidence to get started.
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    Small Group Leaders: Couples currently leading groups (even non-marriage focused ones) who want specific training to better support the marriages within their group or transition to leading a dedicated marriage group.
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    Pastors & Church Leaders: Those seeking an effective way to establish or strengthen marriage ministry within their church, especially when needing to empower lay leaders due to time or resource constraints.
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    Marriage Ministry Teams: Current members of a church’s marriage ministry looking for fresh ideas, updated resources, and cohesive training to enhance their effectiveness.
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    Couples Seeking Deeper Purpose: Those looking for a meaningful way to serve together within their church community.
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    Ministry Directors: (e.g., Small Groups, Discipleship, Family Life) Individuals responsible for recruiting, training, and resourcing leaders within the church.
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    Churches Without Formal Marriage Ministry: Congregations recognizing the need for marriage support and looking for a proven model to implement.

Marriage Discipleship 101: Relational Discipleship

A three-day experience that helps couples grow closer to God and each other through the power of story.

Marriage Discipleship 201: Intentional Discipleship

A hands-on training that equips you with research-backed tools to disciple others with clarity and confidence.

Marriage Discipleship 301: Experiential Discipleship

A deep dive into creating environments and experiences that lead to lasting transformation.
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Location:

WinShape Retreat in Rome, Georgia

WinShape Retreat offers a peaceful, distraction-free setting for you and your spouse to step away and focus on what matters most. Inspired by French architecture and surrounded by rolling pastures, walking trails, and cozy gathering spaces, it’s the perfect place to slow down and dream about how you can support marriages.

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How It Works

Find The Right Training

If you’ve never attended a Marriage Discipleship Training before, you’ll start with Marriage Discipleship 101. This foundational weekend equips you with our core framework and practical tools for supporting marriages in your church or community. After Marriage Discipleship 101, you can attend any of our other trainings, each designed to help you deepen your skills and impact.

Complete The Online Application

Once you know which training is right for you, you’ll fill out a short online application. This helps us learn your story and goals, ensuring the training aligns with where God is calling you in your marriage ministry.

Join Us for a Training at WinShape Retreat

Once accepted, you’ll join us for one of our trainings at our beautiful retreat center in Rome, Georgia. Over three days, you’ll receive in-depth instruction, practice using practical tools, and connect with other couples and leaders passionate about helping marriages thrive.

FAQs

What is Marriage Discipleship Training?

A three-day, hands-on training at WinShape Retreat in Rome, Georgia, designed to equip couples, pastors, and leaders with practical, Christ-centered tools to strengthen marriages in their church and community.

Who should attend Marriage Discipleship Training?

Couples with a heart for helping others, small group leaders, pastors, and ministry teams who want to strengthen marriages, whether you already have a marriage ministry or are looking to start one.

Do we need to be in ministry to attend?

No. This training is for any couple with a strong, growing marriage and a desire to help other couples thrive.

What will we learn?

You’ll learn practical tools to lead marriage conversations, build confidence in supporting other couples, and discover ways to create a sustainable marriage ministry in your church or community.

What’s included in the weekend?

Your registration includes all meals, lodging for two nights, and all programming. You’ll learn practical tools you can put to use right away, have time to connect with other couples, and enjoy space to relax and dream together.

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