FUNDING INITIATIVE
Helping you discover God’s design for your marriage. Marriage in Focus creates experiences for couples to connect meaningfully with God and one another.
Our Why
Weallentermarriageexcited forwhat’s ahead, but as thememory of thewedding fades, it’s easy to forget the purpose of marriage. Life’s activities and distractions oftenmakeiteasytolosefocusofwhatmatters.Morethanthat,wehaveanenemy whowantstodividemarriagesandnegativelyimpactgenerationsoffamilies.
Why does he do this? Because a healthy marriage displays the love and nature of God as few things can. Marriage was designed by God, created for God and was never intended to be lived apart from God. Man and woman were designed in the imageofGodtobeinpartnershipwithGodandoneanother,tobeimagebearersof God.Tolivethistruth,weneedtobeabletoseeGod'sdesignformarriage.
If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed. Proverbs 29:18 MSG
Marriagewasdesignedtobeblessedandtobeablessing.Couplesneedtobeable to see what God has for them. That’s what vision is…being able to see and think aboutthefuturewithwisdom.ItrequiresFOCUS.
Values
Our values will be expressed in our love and commitment to Jesus and anchored in His Word.
AtMarriageinFocus,weare:
Honoring-Romans12:10
Hospitable-1Peter4:9-10
Enjoyable-Proverbs17:22
Excellent-Colossians3:23
Trustworthy-Luke16:10,2Cor.8:21
Marriage is Under Attack
Researchstudiesshowonethirdtoalmostonehalfofmarriagesendindivorce.
According to a Barna study, only 51% of adults say “a covenant before God betweenamanandawoman”bestrepresentstheirviewofmarriage,andonly 42%ofmillennialsbelievethis.
Children who grow up in a divorced family have greatly increased chances of endingtheirownmarriage,aphenomenoncalledthedivorcecycle.
Researchers have found in the study of mortality and marital status that the unmarriedofbothsexeshavehigherdeathrates,whetherbyaccident,disease, or self-inflicted wounds, and this is found in every country that maintains accuratehealthstatistics.
Helping Marriages Gain a Different Perspective
HOW WE HELP YOU PUT YOUR MARRIAGE IN FOCUS
RESOURCE
Be equipped with biblical teaching, godly principles and practical skills tohaveathriving,healthymarriage.
REFRESH
Experience a time for your soul and body to relax and unwind in a peacefulenvironment.
RESTORE
Return to God’s design and desire for your marriage to live life on missionandadvancetheKingdom.
YOU'LL LEAVE FEELING:
FOCUSED
SeeclearlyGod’sdesignformarriageand have the necessary resources to live marriageconfidentlyandwithpurpose.
RESTED
Relax in a resort-like environment. Enjoy great meals and great experiences. Slow down,unwind,dreamandhavefun.
CONNECTED
Experience closeness with God and your spouse in meaningful and intimate ways. Build community with other couples and theMarriageinFocusteam
“And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.”
Genesis 2:25
3 Lanes of Ministry
The Retreat
This is an all-inclusive experience for husbands and wives to come togethertoreceiveBiblicalteachingandpracticalresourcesfortheir marriage,equippingthemtolivelifetogetheronmission. Full-service accommodations,greatfood,intimateexperiences,funactivitiesand arelaxingenvironmentcreatedaystorefreshspirit,soulandbody.
Premarital Workshop
Couples spend lots of time working on their wedding, but unfortunately,manyspendfarlesstimeworkingontheirmarriage. Theseonedayretreatsaredesignedtoprepareengagedcouples with biblical principles and practical insights on communication, finances,sexandconflictresolutionwithinahealthymarriage.
Marriage Maintenance Mentorship
Thisservesasafollow-uptotheretreatexperience.Itconnectscouplesto thelocalchurchandproactiveaccountability.Justlikevehiclesneedroutine maintenance to function at peak capacity, marriages do as well. God’s designformarriageistothrive,notjustsurvive. Thiswillequipcoupleswith the proper pathway to consistently evaluate their marriage, create intentionalcommunicationandfeedback,avoidisolationandbuildintimacy.
Growth Plan
2023
5 Retreats and 1 Premarital Workshop
2024
10 Retreats and 2 Premarital Workshops
2 couples per retreat in April, July and Sept, 2-4 couples in Oct. and Nov.
Donated facilities to host retreats
4-7 couples per retreat
Donated facilities + Facility rentals to host retreats
1 full-time and 1 part-time
2 full-time and 1 part-time
Years Retreats
Land & Facilities Staff
Participants
10 Retreats and 3 Premarital Workshops
15 Retreats and 4 Premarital Workshops
20 Retreats and 5 Premarital Workshops
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7 couples per retreat
2026
4 full-time and 4 part-time Construction begins
main lodge, multipurpose facility,
cottages
7 couples per retreat
on the
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2025
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couples per retreat 3 full-time and 2 part-time Donated facilities
Facility rentals to host retreats; property acquisition 2027
5 full-time and 5 part-time Begin Construction on Dormitory
Marriage in Focus Marriage in Focus
Site Plan Vision Site Plan Vision
stewardship through partnership
MarriageinFocushaspartneredwithThirdLensMinistrieswho hasdonateddesignandcreativeservicesforthisinitiative.
Creating Generational Legacy
When you impact a marriage, you don’t just impact two people. You impact generations of people.
$50,000
A gathering place for couples and community to have fun and connect at the end of the day.
$100,000
A place of peace and provision for both the participants of the retreat and operations of the retreat.
$150,000
A place to retreat as a couple for meaningful connection with God and one another. A place of rest and refreshment for spirit, soul and body.
$350,000
Facility to maintain operations for the buildings and garden, also to include a fitness center for retreat participants.
The Cottages (10)
The Garden
The Fire Pit
The Barn
The Dormitory
$1,000,000
The Lodge
$1,500,000
The Resource & Teaching Facility
$450,000
Chapel
$2,000,000
Housing for premarital retreat participants and volunteers for marriage retreats. Will include a separate floor for males and females.
A peaceful place to gather to share meals, build community, and relax. It also includes a library, rec room, study, and private rooms for coaching and counseling.
State of the art training facility to equip both married and engaged couples with resources to build a marriage according to God's design. It also includes a cafe, podcast studio, and a recording studio.
An intimate 100 seat indoor venue for worship, weddings and other ministry activities. The chapel is a rustic design with modern amenities.
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To become a Prayer Partner, email info@marriageinfocus.org or fill out the form on our website.
To volunteer with our team, email info@marriageinfocus.org or fill out the form on our website. Ways to Give: Online - Scan the QR code in the top right corner OR Check - to Marriage in Focus, 419 Camellia Drive, Auburn, AL 36830
That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
Genesis 2:24-25
