Marriage Ministry
Marriage Matters
Great marriages don’t just happen. They are built over time through intentional choices, honest conversations, forgiveness, commitment and a willingness to keep choosing each other.
Here at The Village Church, we value marriage and we fight for marriages. We believe strong marriages help build strong homes, families and communities. Our heart is to see people prepared, positioned and placed to flourish and be fruitful in marriage. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, newly married, raising a family, walking through a difficult season, or have been married for many years, we want to help you build a strong and lasting marriage.
We know marriage isn’t always easy. There are seasons of great joy and seasons that require perseverance, grace and patience. That’s why marriage is worth investing in; making time for one another, communicating honestly, praying together and protecting what God has entrusted to you.
We want to create opportunities for couples to be encouraged and equipped, with Christ at the centre, as they grow in love, friendship and purpose together. We value marriage. We believe it is worth fighting for, and we want to see couples not simply stay married, but flourish together.
Mark & Col
For the Eldership
Upcoming Events
Marriage Mentors
Marriage Mentoring is a valuable tool that helps couples navigate the challenges that often arise in marriage. It provides a safe and supportive environment for couples to discuss those challenges and find solutions together.
By connecting with a marriage mentor who is committed to walking alongside you, participants can feel less isolated. This leads to stronger and more fulfilling relationships, not only for the couples being mentored, but also for those who are mentoring them.
Our mentors are trained and experienced in providing guidance, support, and advice to help couples build and strengthen their marriages. Through mentorship, they create a safe and non-judgmental space for open and honest conversations about important topics, such as communication, conflict resolution, intimacy and more. Through their support and guidance, they aim to help couples grow and thrive in their marriages.
To connect with a marriage mentoring couple at The Village Church, please contact the church office for more information.
RUSS & KYLIE
We’ve been married for over 20 years. We have 3 kids; 2 teen girls and a teen boy - a busy but fun stage. We live in the Hamilton East area.
We love connecting with friends and family and enjoy a quality coffee. We own a kitchen building business and also have a passion for getting involved in our community that we are part of, so are pretty involved in school sports teams in various capacities.
RYAN & JESS
We're Ryan and Jess and we are deeply passionate about pursuing the goal of connection, in every relationship. We love marriage...not because it's easy! But because we believe our Lord designed it to be more than we could imagine! We understand first hand how challenging it can be to bring two people with very different family dynamics and experiences into a relationship, and how the Lord can grow and rebuild marriages free from fear, control or pain and lead us into deeply connected and victorious marriages that are fruitful and fun!
GORDON & JAN
We have been living in Pukete since January 2024 after having lived on campus at Eastwest College, Gordonton for 12 years. We are blessed with two sons and two granddaughters.
Our married life began in 1981 in Mt Maunganui where we lived in for 24 years. God called us to train and then go to Cambodia for two years. Most people move to the beach to retire but we are thankful to be close to family and to have opportunity to enjoy the river walks.
PETER & JESSICA
Married in 2004, we have 5 sons (1 being a permanent foster son), we are blunt speakers of truth, have been supporting couples in marriage for years and are passionate about seeing marriages thrive. We operate businesses from home and understand the pressure of work/balance - its really hard! We enjoy good food, good drink and the relationships built around them. We’d love to chat.
To connect with a marriage mentoring couple at The Village Church, please contact the church office for more information.