GTO Family Ministries offers Engaged Couples Conferences and Newly Wed Retreats to help couples Grow Toward Oneness. They can be designed specifically to meet the needs of couples in your church.

3 Day/2 Night (Friday-Sunday)

This conference is designed for engaged couples, those couples seriously considering marriage, and newlywed couples. They are limited to 6 to 10 couples to provide personal, specific and practical help for each couple.

Focusing on the important areas of marriage such as:

• In-Laws
• Finances
• Conflicts
• Expectations
• Communications
• Spiritual Intimacy
• Sexual Intimacy
• Roles/Responsibilities
• Lasting Covenant of Marriage

This conference is also intended as a time to get-away from the stress and pressure of planning a wedding to a relaxing retreat where you can rewind and refocus. Some activities included are the "Couples Only" adventure hayride with bonfire, the "Can We Talk" canoe trip, and the "For Better & Forever" nature walk. Other amenities available on property are Horseback Riding, Pontoon/Boat rentals, Ropes Course, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis, Mountain Biking, and Climbing Wall, just to name a few.

"Why should we spend years in preparation for a career and not invest in one weekend for our marriage?"
B. Holloman

The total cost for the entire conference including all activities, lodging, taxes, food, training & materials is $299/person. Total cost includes a comprehensive on-line couples inventory assessment.
(Scholarships available for qualified couples)

Lodging is based upon double occupancy of lodge rooms of same gender participants. Private Lodging may be available upon request. (Add'l fees may apply)

A 50% non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Balance will be due 30 days prior to conference date.

Engaged Couples are STRICTLY PROHIBITED from sharing or occupying same lodging rooms.