Marriage

Meet Your Amazing Mentors throughout the Marriage Getaway weekend!

This incredible team has carved out time from their weekend to serve, support, and cheer you on in your marriage journey. Be sure to show them some love throughout the Marriage Getaway, whether it’s a high five, a thank-you, or a prayer! 🙌
Need prayer? Don’t hesitate to stop and ask. And if God puts it on your heart to pray for them,go for it! Let’s lift each other up this weekend.

Our team of couples are available to meet with you throughout the Getaway weekend. To secure an appointment, review the profiles and click HERE to complete the intake form.  The intake form will list the available appointment times.  Filling out the form is a required step before they are able to meet with you.

CHARLES & KARENCity Heights Campus
Married Since: July 20, 1984
Areas of Focus: Finance, Communication
Major Obstacles Overcome: We were having trouble communicating to each other. Difficulty in expressing our feelings and having empathy for each other. Learning to control our emotions.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: We have and are learning to see each other as God does. We are not each other's enemy.
Marriage Group: Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm Aug 10th

SHERMAN & SEMISE

City Heights Campus
Married Since: August 4, 2012
Areas of Focus: Blended Family, Finance, Communication, Betrayal, Second Marriage, Anger, Other, Cross cultural
Major Obstacles Overcome: We were both divorced when we met then married. After 4 years of marriage we found ourselves separated then divorced. After living apart divorced for 3 years, we sought help that helped us allow The Lord to restore our marriage.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Following The Holy Spirit, being coached, continuing to learn & grow in applied wisdom & knowledge.
Marriage Group: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 830am to 1030am

DAVID & VALERIE

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: June 29, 2008
Areas of Focus: Blended Family, Communication, Betrayal, Second Marriage
Major Obstacles Overcome: Being a blended family.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: God!!!
Marriage Group: Tuesday Sept 1st @ 5:30pm.

ADRIAN & CLAUDIA

Point Loma Campus

Married Since: June 12, 2021
Areas of Focus: Blended Family, Military, Second Marriage
Major Obstacles Overcome: Communication
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: We put Jesus in the center of our marriage and life.
Marriage Group: Monday 7:00 pm Start date is TBD.

NANDO & DESI

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: August 7, 1999
Areas of Focus: Infidelity, Finance, Addiction, Communication, Betrayal, Anger
Major Obstacles Overcome: We have been through everything that is meant to destroy a marriage and God restored what was broken.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Accountability, surrendered hearts and our love for God and each other
Marriage Group: We currently lead a group Wednesday nights at the Point Loma Campus

GARY & BETTY

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: September 13, 2011
Areas of Focus: Blended Family, Interracial, Communication, Second Marriage, Anger, Other, Loss of a child
Major Obstacles Overcome: As very many couples our main obstacle has always been communication
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: God. Our marriage wouldn’t be what it is or where it is if it weren’t for God.
Marriage Group: Fridays @6pm starting mid September

PAT & LIZA

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: February 22, 1992
Areas of Focus: Finance, Communication, Anger, Other, Law Enforcement, 50 somethings & older, adult children, boundaries, emotional affairs
Major Obstacles Overcome: God saved our marriage before I (Pat) had a personal relationship w/ Jesus. Liza & I have endured a very trying period in 2008 when I had an emotional affair and required the help of a Christian counselor. This counselor invited me to his church which led to me accepting Christ as my Savior. Since then, Liza & I have strived to pay it forward and help other couples who need hope & encouragement where it may be lacking or non-existent. We want to help marriages go from just thriving to surviving.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: We consistently believe the best in each other rather than assuming the worst, we never think of or mention the D-word, we strive to out-love one another without keeping score, we go on as many date nights during the week, and we pray together every morning.
Marriage Group: To Be Determined 

ANTOINE & ANGELINE

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: March 25, 2000
Areas of Focus: Infidelity, Finance, Inter Racial, Commuincation, Anger
Major Obstacles Overcome: Physical and emotional abuse
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: We do everything as a team. We enjoy each others company and we always make time for each other.
Marriage Group: Coming Soon

GARY & HILDA

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: July 3, 2010
Areas of Focus: Infidelity, Blended Family, Interracial, Communication, Betrayal, Military, Second Marriage
Major Obstacles Overcome: Infidelity on husband's part.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: We love each other and are committed to our vows coupled with a strong sense of placing our marriage in the hands our the Lord.

IVORY & NORMA

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: February 14, 2009
Areas of Focus: Infidelity, Blended Family, Interracial, Communication, Betrayal, Other, Learning to nourish what you have left unnourished
Major Obstacles Overcome: Getting back together after 10 years ~ and working through each of those 10 years (mentally and emotionally) ~ we should’ve pushed through instead being a slave to what the world thought we should be doing.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Communication/consistent dating and laughter
Marriage Group: Monday Sept.14th 6:30pm

WESLEY & CHRISTINA
Point Loma Campus
Married Since: August 21, 1999
Areas of Focus: Finance, Interracial, Communication, Second Marriage, Other, Grandparents, age difference, raised with different beliefs about God & Christianity
Major Obstacles Overcome: Learning to communicate effectively by learning to resolve conflict in healthy ways. Job loss and career change. We both lost parents. Supporting one another through personal struggles related to toxic relationships at work, friendships and family.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: After Christina's retirement we have had more time together to focus on God. We go to brunch and debrief the Sunday service for clarity and what we learned to incorporate into our daily lives. We also have weekly date nights where we have open communication. We don't leave home instead we talk about life; family, children, grandchildren, relationships, finances, work, etc. We also discuss our relationship with God and each other and we sit face to face to have these discussions without interruptions. We spend quality time at the gym, eating and laughing.

STEVE & NATALIE

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: April 30, 2011
Areas of Focus: Addiction, Second Marriage, Other, Not having children in marriage
Major Obstacles Overcome: Widowhood, Addiction Recovery, Financial Strain, and Rebuilding Trust After Dishonesty
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Praying together, having date weekends (travel together) and date nights, attending church together.
Marriage Group: Thursday September 24th 6:00 - 7:30 PM

KEITH & DE COURCY

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: July 29, 1989
Areas of Focus: Communication, Military, Second Marriage, Other
Major Obstacles Overcome: military separation, lack of communication, divorce/remarriage
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Communication
Marriage Group: TBD

THOMAS & JENNIFER

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: July 8, 2012
Areas of Focus: Blended Family, Interracial, Military, Other, PTSD
Major Obstacles Overcome: PTSD
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Committed to each other. Love for one another. Communication
Marriage Group: TBD

Fritz & Fleurette  

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: May 28, 2011
Areas of Focus: Communication, Military, Second Marriage, Other, Life transitions, caregiving, grief
Major Obstacles Overcome: Military transition to civilian life (to include career transitions), caregiving and loss of a parent/grief, has held many obstacles. But remembering your partner really wants the best for you and your marriage has helped in overcoming them.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Taking time to reconnect with one another and serving each other
Marriage Group: TBD

ROBERTO & JENNIFER

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: December 27, 2008
Areas of Focus: Finance, Communication
Major Obstacles Overcome: Having children, adoption, communication, work life balance
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Jesus, humility, prayer and a community of healthy godly marriages
Marriage Group: Starting September 8th 7:30pm-8:40pm

PATRICK & GRACELYN 

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: December 13, 2009
Areas of Focus: Blended Family, Finance, Addiction, Interracial, Communication, Second Marriage
Major Obstacles Overcome: We know firsthand that marriage isn’t always easy. As a blended family and second marriage for both of us, we’ve walked through addiction recovery, grief, financial struggles, infertility, family challenges, and the healing that comes from past hurts. What we’ve learned is that God’s grace is greater than our past, His faithfulness is unwavering, and no situation is beyond His ability to redeem. Those experiences now allow us to encourage couples with both biblical truth and real-life understanding.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Jesus, prayer, grace, community, serving together, forgiveness, and choosing to love every single day.

DAVID & VINNY

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: April 18, 1998
Areas of Focus: Infidelity, Blended Family, Finance, Addiction, Interracial, Communication, Betrayal, Military, Second Marriage, Anger
Major Obstacles Overcome: Communication, submission to each other
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Dates, active with like minded friends
Marriage Group: Currently Friday @ 6:30 bi-weekly

SHEPARD & MELANIE

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: December 30, 1983
Areas of Focus: Blended Family, Finance, Communication, Second Marriage
Major Obstacles Overcome: Most recently we are adjusting to retirement.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Date nights and frequent travel. And we meet once per day usually in the am to discuss the day and our upcoming plans. And unconditional love, of course!
Marriage Group: Thursday 6-8 pm. In person. Our home. Starting Aug 20. Approximately 6-8 weeks. 

JOE & MARTHA
Point Loma Campus
Married Since: February 20, 2016
Areas of Focus: Blended Family , Second Marriage , Finance, Communication, Addiction.
Major Obstacles Overcome : Communication , addiction, trust issues .
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: We keep Jesus centered in our marriage. We pray together and Trust God in every season
Marriage Group: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm Start Date TBD

DAVID & IDA
Point Loma Campus
Married Since: September 16, 1989
Areas of Focus: Communication, Betrayal
Major Obstacles Overcome: I was about to end my life but Jesus said I wasn’t going to go out that way.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: My wife and I place God at the center of our marriage before anything else.
Marriage Group: We currently host a bible study group every Wednesday with the men’s group and women’s group.

BRYAN & CLAUDIA

Point Loma Campus
Married Since: December 31, 1995
Areas of Focus: Betrayal, Infidelity
Major Obstacles Overcome: One of the obsticles we had to overcome was betrayal and infedelity.
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Enjoy speding time together even in the midst of the craziness of life.  Laugther, keep short accounts and forgiveness.
Marriage Group: TBD

ANDREW & CHARLOTTE

San Marcos Campus
Married Since: May 24, 1997
Areas of Focus: Blended Family, Communication, Military, Second Marriage
Major Obstacles Overcome: Poor communication, poor prayer life (together) sexless marriage
What Keeps Their Marriage Thriving: Communicating and prayer everyday serving together
Marriage Group: Wednesdays beginning August 19 7pm - 8:30pm
We meet every other Wednesday. Once a month is in person, the rest of the Wednesdays are Zoom.

Click HERE to secure an appointment time with any of our Marriage Ministry team members above.