Groups, Events & Courses
Many of our small groups are specifically designed for married couples or families. Groups across all our campuses can be found at ncc.re/groups. Here, you can filter by family-friendly options (childcare provided or kids included), groups specifically for couples and families, or groups focused on marriage, parenting, finances, and more! Please note that we have fewer groups during the summer.
- Alexandria Discipleship Group
Wednesdays at 6:30pm (families welcome)
We will develop as followers of Jesus by studying his words (weekly Bible study), imitating his ways (periodic spiritual disciplines / formation practices), and partnering in his mission (monthly service as a group).
Care & Counseling
To register for prayer ministry appointments, pastoral care appointments, and counseling recommendations, visit ncc.re/support.
Local Christian Counseling Networks
- CentrePointe Counseling
- Life Christian Counseling Network
- Safe Harbor Christian Counseling
- New Life Christian Counseling Network (Nationwide)
For individually vetted counselors, use ncc.re/support.
Questions? Check out our Therapy FAQs.
Books
Marriage Preparation
- Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before – and After – You Marry
by Les and Leslie Parrott
Marriage Enrichment
- Praying Circles Around Your Marriage
by Joel and Nina Schmidgall - Sacred Marriage: What if God designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?
by Gary Thomas - The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
by Gary Chapman - The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
by Tim Keller - The Love List
by Les and Leslie Parrott - When Work and Family Collide: Keeping Your Job from Cheating Your Family
by Andy Stanley
Marriage Challenges/Crisis
- Beyond Ordinary: When a Good Marriage Just Isn’t Good Enough
by Justin and Trisha Davis - Healing Your Marriage When Trust is Broken: Finding Forgiveness and Restoration
by Cindy Beall - One More Try: What to Do When Your Marriage Is Falling Apart
by Gary Chapman
Other Resources
Assessments
- Prepare/Enrich
Contact your Campus Pastor to take the marriage enrichment or premarital assessment. - SYMBIS: Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts
Assessment for pre-engaged, engaged, and newly married couples.
Groups, Conferences & Retreats
- Re|Engage
A marriage enrichment program offered at local churches. - Family Life: Weekend to Remember
A marriage getaway with your spouse. - Marriage Encounter
A weekend away for couples who want to take their marriage from good to great. - Onsite
Personal growth and emotional wellness experiences.
Libraries
- Married People
A library of online marriage resources. - Right Now Media
A library of video resources on marriage. Contact [email protected] for access to the resource library. - Focus on the Family
A variety of marriage resources.