Marriage Resources
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!
- Capitol Hill Family Meetup Crew Saturdays at 9:00am
A low-key meetup group for families with kiddos age 0-high school who live on the Hill. - The Marriage Course – Online Tuesdays at 7:30pm (online)
This course is designed to equip you with tools to build a healthy marriage and to strengthen the connection between you as a couple. - Military Families Sundays at 3:00pm
This is a group primarily for Military Families, but also open to other transient families, veterans, or those associated with service (police, firefighters, etc). - Navigating Your Finances God’s Way for Couples Mondays at 6:30pm
This course is designed to equip you with tools to build a healthy marriage and to strengthen the connection between you as a couple. - NCC NoVA Women’s Group Tuesdays at 7:00pm (online)
NCC NoVA Women’s Group is a long-time running small group. This semester, the curriculum will focus on families and marriages. - NE Married Couples Tuesdays at 6:00pm
The NE Married Couples small group will be walking through “You & Me Forever” by Francis and Lisa Chan this fall and discussing marriage in light of eternity. - Parent Connection Wednesdays at 6:30pm
This group will provide a safe space to discuss tough topics as we connect and build a community of support. - Prepare: Engaged Couples Wednesdays at 7pm
A premarital preparation group for engaged or pre-engaged couples considering covenant relationship in marriage. We use the Prepare Assessment and Couples Workbook. - DivorceCare Mondays at 6:30pm
You don’t have to go through it alone. Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Childcare provided (infants through 5th grade). - Faith After Divorce Every other Tuesday at 7:30pm (online)
This group is for those navigating life as a divorced Christian. It meets every-other-week online and monthly in-person.
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.