Marriage Seminar for Churches
A Journey to Oneness
Two people. Six sessions. One flesh, one covenant, one purpose — a weekend your church can host to help couples finally have the conversation they've been putting off.
Plan the Weekend
Six teaching sessions across a Friday evening and Saturday, closing with communion. Not a lecture couples sit through, but a conversation they finally have with one another.
Who Is This Weekend For?
The Six Sessions
“What God has joined together…” — Matthew 19:6
Session One
Marriage is a union, not an arrangement. Couples align on one shared definition of oneness — and see that God commands a blessing where there is unity.
Genesis 2:18–25 · Matthew 19:3–6 · Psalm 133
A definition of oneness they both agree on.
Session Two
A contract limits what you owe each other. A covenant does not. Couples see what they actually vowed, and why God is at the center of it.
Malachi 2:14 · Proverbs 2:17 · Ecclesiastes 5:4–5
An honest look back at where they have been living by contract.
Session Three
Not a hierarchy — one body with different parts. Each spouse names their own God-given role and stops policing the other's.
Ephesians 5:21–33 · 1 Corinthians 12:4–7 · Romans 15:5–7
Freedom to let God work on their spouse.
Session Four
The session that opens closed doors. Forgiveness is an act of the will, not a feeling — and what long-held offenses cost a marriage.
Matthew 6:14–15 · Matthew 18:23–35 · Hebrews 12:15
Offenses released, that same weekend.
Session Five
God's design for intimacy, the counterfeits that erode it, and healing from sexual wounds — taught with care.
1 Corinthians 13:4–7 · Colossians 3:12–14 · Song of Solomon
A safe foundation for talking honestly about intimacy.
Session Six
Communion means common union. The weekend closes with couples serving one another in gratitude and recommitment.
1 Corinthians 10:16–17 · 1 John 1:3 · Philippians 1:3–5
A practice they can repeat at home.
Other sessions available upon request.
Your Presenters
Lead Pastors, One Life Family Worship — Selah, WA
Pastors Mike and Gayleen have a deep passion for helping couples build Christ-centered, resilient marriages that last a lifetime. Married for over 32 years, they know firsthand the joys, challenges, and everyday teamwork required to cultivate a thriving relationship.
They have served in local church ministry for over three decades, leading in every area of church life, and have been lead pastors at One Life Family Worship since 2010. They have walked alongside couples to help strengthen love, deepen faith, and build a marriage that lasts — guiding with practical wisdom, gentle grace, and an honest, transparent approach to real-life marriage dynamics.
Their ministry focuses on equipping couples with biblical tools for better communication, conflict resolution, and intentional romance. Whether mentoring the newly engaged, newlyweds, or couples walking through a hard season, Mike and Gayleen's goal is simple: families strengthened, and God honored in the home.
When they're not leading their congregation, running small groups, or organizing marriage intensives, Mike and Gayleen love trying new coffee shops, having date days, and spending time with their family — Dad and Mom to three, and grandparents to seven.
Bring It to Your Church
Mike and Gayleen bring the teaching, the participant guides, and the flow for the weekend. Your church brings the couples. Reach out to check available dates.