Meaningful Marriage

An intensive weekend for married couples designed to help create a purposeful, deep, and meaningful marriage.

Training Goal

"Significant Marriage" is a practical and inspiring seminar, based on over 25 years of experience from the authors – Dave and Mary Goti. It helps couples create their own Marriage Plan, discover the purpose of their marriage, and gain concrete tools for relationship growth. The program is designed for couples at any stage – whether experiencing a crisis or seeking to enhance already strong relationships.

What problems does the program address?

    Routine and lost intimacy – the seminar refocuses on the heart of the relationship and helps rediscover the meaning of marriage.
    Uncertainty about the purpose of marriage – participants identify their marital calling and roles.
    Lack of a long-term action plan – couples create their own Personal Marital Plan.
    The short-term impact of other programs – this seminar provides a long-lasting effect through follow-up and coaching.

Uniqueness of the program

A practical weekend with deep immersion.
Personalized Marriage Plan for each couple.
Program created by authors with over 25 years of experience in family ministry.
Suitable for both church settings and secular initiatives.

What competencies does it develop?

- A conscious vision of the purpose of one’s marriage.
- Skills in creating a Marriage Plan.
- Tools for improving communication and unity.
- The ability to plan a shared future as a team.
- The ability to influence other couples through the example of one’s own marriage.

What is the form of training and the number of modules?

In-person format, retreat style.
3 days (Friday evening – Sunday).

Program Content

The topics cover:

    What a meaningful marriage is and how to build it.
    Creating a personal Marriage Plan.
    Deepening intimacy, trust, and emotional unity.
    Tools for protecting and strengthening the marriage.
    Perspective on the impact of the marriage on the community and future generations.

What the program will produce

Personal Marriage Plans of the couples

Instructional materials, notes, presentations.

Opportunity for guidance through coaching.

A foundation for organizing clubs or training sessions for other couples.

SON – socially oriented learning

Participants can become leaders in their communities by applying the seminar’s tools.
Development of local couple-leaders who will later run their own initiatives.
A Significant Marriage as a model that influences family culture within communities.

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