10 tips for starting a Marriage Ministry
1. Prayer and God's Guidance
James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
Before you begin, pray that God will guide the ministry and put the right people on your team.
He asks for discernment to understand the marital needs of the congregation.
2. Define the Vision and Purpose
Genesis 2:24 – “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
Will the ministry be to strengthen Christian marriages, restore marriages in crisis, or prepare future spouses?
Set clear goals: spiritual growth, family unity, conflict resolution, etc.
3. Select a Work Team
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”
Seek out married couples who are mature in faith and serve as examples of Christian love and commitment.
Assign roles: leaders, teachers, counselors, event organizers.
4. Organization of Meetings and Activities
Hebrews 10:24-25 – “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together.”
Monthly meetings with biblical teaching and testimonies.
Talks on key topics: communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, finances, parenting.
Marriage retreats or dinners to strengthen the relationship.
Small groups to share experiences and pray together.
5. Biblical Teaching for Married Couples
Ephesians 5:25 – “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church.” Ephesians 5:22 – “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.”
Organizes Bible studies on marriage from a Christian perspective.
Invite Christian pastors or counselors to share teachings.
6. Marriage Counseling and Spiritual Support
Proverbs 15:22 – “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
It provides a safe space for marriages in crisis.
It trains mature married couples to give biblical counseling.
She organizes workshops on emotional health and forgiveness.
7. Special Events and Celebrations
Song of Solomon 8:7 – “Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it.”
Renewal of marriage vows.
Wedding anniversaries in the church.
Romantic dinner with Christian teaching.
8. Involve the Whole Church
Joshua 24:15 – “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Promotes the importance of marriage throughout the congregation.
Relate the ministry to others (family, youth, children).
📌 Final Tip: Always keep Christ at the center of ministry. A strong marriage is the foundation of a strong church.
