GETTING married is easy. STAYING married? Not so much. Why not take two days and reaffirm the love that brought you together in the first place?
The Westin San Diego,
August 18-19
Two refreshing days at a luxurious, downtown San Diego resort hotel and a chance to strengthen your most important relationship. We've made sure that your accommodations are REALLY nice. Each King-size suite is appointed with all the latest amenities to ensure you have a luxurious weekend and a great night's sleep.
Marcus Jones
Lead Pastor, Center Church
Retreat Speakers
Marcus is Lead and Founding Pastor of Center Church. He is a speaker, musician and author of books including: HOLDING HANDS WITH GRACE, and relationship resources including, STAYING MARRIED and THE FIVE-MINUTE MARRIAGE MENTOR: The Pocket-Guide to Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage.
Jen Jones
Author & Speaker
Jen is a gifted speaker, leader and author of books including: THRIVE: Growing Through Life’s Greatest Challenges, THE FIVE-MINUTE MARRIAGE MENTOR and TRIBE:Discovering the Values That Build Your Family.
Pete Campbell
Worship Leader
You're going to LOVE the music at Staying Married. Pete is the Associate Pastor of Worship at Center Church. He is a gifted vocalist and guitarist.
Dave Nelson
Lead Pastor, Great Lakes Church
Dave is Lead and Founding Pastor of Great Lakes Church, located in the tropical paradise of southeast Wisconsin!
Dave’s never starred in a movie or received a Nobel Prize. He has, however, officiated 150+ weddings and has been married to his wife Rindy for 21 years. Also, Dave’s style of communication is raw, to the point, and filled with the many learnings he’s been able to pick up from marriage counseling sessions he and his wife have had to pay for!
Retreat Timeline
DAY 1 - FRIDAY
4:00 PM Registration Open
5:00 PM Dinner Break (On Your Own)
7:00 PM General Session
8:45 PM Staying Married Experience
9:30 PM Couples Dessert Bar & After Party
DAY 2 - SATURDAY
8:30 AM General Session 2
9:45 AM He Said/She Said Lab
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM General Session 3
11:45 AM Break & Bag Check
12:00 PM Private Lunch in the Gaslamp District
2:30 PM Panel Discussion and Final Session
5:00 PM Retreat Close
Your registration fee includes all conference materials, deluxe accommodations, Friday night couples dessert and a hosted lunch on Saturday. Each couple will receive a continental breakfast kit to enjoy in their room Saturday morning. Dinner Friday night is on your own, but we can hook you up with nearby choices to enjoy with other couples from the retreat. Other refreshments are also available for purchase at the Westin Resort upon request.
What are you waiting for?
Getting married is easy. Staying married is much more difficult.
