| Resources for Marriage Ministry |
| Looking for great books and studies for marriage enrichment or family building? Here's a list of what we recommend. Some are available for loan from our office. Where possible, we've linked books to Amazon.com so you can read descriptions, review and purchasing information. |
 Click here to download Marriage Ministry ideas, an 11-page booklet that provides a basic ministry framework for marriage preparation and strengthening, identifies key ministry focal points, and offers practical ministry outlines and ideas. The book is also available in print by calling the Leadership Development Team office.
Click here for a complete list of marriage strengthening resources available for download from this site. You'll find sample church wedding/marriage policies and guidelines, sample retreats and enrichment activities complete with worksheets, vow renewal ceremonies and more. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download these resources. The Adobe Acrobat Reader download is free.
Boundaries in Marriage by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Building Your Mate’s Self-Esteem by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
A Celebration of Sex by Douglas Rosenau
Couple Communication: Talking and Listening by Sherod Miller et. al
The Couples Companion: Meditations and Exercises for Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix and Helen Hunt
Covenant Marriage: Partnership and Commitment Couple Guide by Diana Garland and Betty Hassler
Empowering Couples: Building on Your Strengths by David H. Olson and Amy K. Olson
Experiencing Oneness: A Couple’s Study for Growth in Intimacy by Harold and Bette Gillogly, 1996
Fantastic Families: Six Proven Steps to Building a Strong Family by Nick and Nancy Stinnett, Joe and Alice Beam, 1999
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman
The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, M.D., 1997
His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage by Willard Harley Jr.
How to Really Love Your Teenager by Ross Campbell, 1993
Intended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage, 3d ed by Ed Wheat, M.D. and Gaye Wheat
The Intentional Family: Simple Rituals to Strengthen Family Ties by William J. Doherty
Intimate Issues: Conversations Woman to Woman: 21 Questions Christian Woman Ask About Sex by Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus, 1999
Keeping the Love You Find by Harville Hendrix
A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage by Scott Stanley, Daniel Trathen, Savanna McCain, Milt Bryan
Love Busters: Overcoming the Habits That Destroy Romantic Love by Willard Harley Jr.
Love Life for Every Married Couple by Ed Wheat, Gloria Okes Perkins
Loving Solutions by Gary Chapman
Making Love Last Forever by Gary Smalley
Marriage Conflicts by Everett Worthington Jr. and Douglas McMurry
Marriage Mentors: Guiding and Encouraging Couples Toward a Healthy Marriage by Bob and Yvonne Turnbull
Marriage Moments by David and Claudia Arp
Marriage Savers: Helping Your Friends and Family Stay Married by Michael J. McManus
Men and Sex: Greater Love, Passion and Intimacy with Your Wife by Clifford and Joyce Penner
Men and Women: Enjoying the Differences by Larry Crab
Moments Together for Couples by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
New Faces in the Frame: A Guide to Marriage and Parenting in the Blended Family by Dick Dunn
One Year Book of Family Devotionals by Josh McDowell (Tyndale)
1001 Ways to be Romantic by Gregory Godek
Passages of Marriage Series: New Love, Realistic Love, Steadfast Love, Renewing Love, and Transcendent Love by Dr. Frank and Mary Alice, Dr. Brian and Dr. Deborah Newman, and Dr. Robert and Susan Hemfelt
The Path by Laurie Beth Jones
People Skills by Robert Bolton
Praying With the One You Love by Art Hunt
Quiet times for Couples by Norman Wright
Relational Parenting by Ross Campbell, 2000
The Relationship Toolbox by Robert Abel
Restoring the Pleasure: Overcome the Most Common Sexual Barriers by Clifford and Joyce Penner
Romancing the Home by Ed Young
Secrets of Eve by Archibald Hart, Catherine Hart Weber and Debra Taylor
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families by Stephen Covey
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver
Sex Begins in the Kitchen: Because Love is an All-Day Affair by Kevin Leman, 1999
Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by William Cutrer and Sandra Glahn
Toward a Growing Marriage by Gary Chapman
The Triumphant Marriage by Neil Clark Warren
Then God Created Woman by Dr. Deborah Newman
Value Your Mate: How to Strengthen Your Marriage by Douglas McMurry and Everett Worthington Jr.
What Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew About Men by Patrick Morley
When Love Dies: Process of Marital Disaffection by Karen Kayser
Whole Marriages in a Broken World: God’s Design for a Healthy Marriage by Gary Inrig
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last by John Gottman and Nan Silver |
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