407 | The Fullness of Marriage: 7 Tools for Experiencing High Levels of Marital Satisfaction and Avoiding Marital Drift

Traditional narratives around marriage often emphasize difficulties, leaving little space for couples to explore the joy and fulfillment that can also be integral to their relationships. This workshop for ministry leaders and coaches aims to shift the focus toward promoting a healthy, joyful marriage through evidence-based strategies and principles. Current research consistently shows that 78% of couples who attend church regularly report being “very happy” or “extremely happy” in their marriages. This highlights the unique and essential role the church can play in fostering strong, thriving marriages, providing couples with the tools to navigate life’s challenges. This session will explore the church’s pivotal role in partnering with mental health professionals and coaches to support couples, especially those experiencing crisis, while emphasizing practical, biblically grounded strategies for marital fulfillment. Key factors for enhancing marital satisfaction, such as prioritizing couple time, effective communication, fostering forgiveness, and cultivating a healthy, balanced home environment, will be discussed. Ultimately, this workshop will offer couples the insight that marital satisfaction is attainable, regardless of the stage of life they find themselves in.