Marriage
We exist to help every couple grow in their relationship with the Lord and with each other
The Marriage Ministry at Harris Creek is designed to help couples in every life stage – pre-married, newlyweds, new parents, empty nesters, and every couple in-between! We believe the church should be the primary place where couples go to help prepare, start, and grow their marriage. Whether in seasons of strength or brokenness, we want to help couples grow in their love for the Lord and for each other.
more than roommates marriage conference
We’ve gathered the videos and teaching from our More Than Roommates Marriage Conferences in one place for you to access at any time.
Are you ready to GROW your marriage?
Welcome to More Than Roommates, where we want to help you take the next step toward a more intentional marriage. Our aim is to help you avoid the trap of being merely roommates with your spouse. Through these authentic, biblical, and practical conversations you will gain tools and wisdom to help you take one step closer to the Lord and the marriage He intends for you and your spouse.
SERIOUSLY DATING COUPLES
We want to help seriously dating couples evaluate the best next step in their relationship: keep moving forward, hit pause, put a ring on it? Our Ready or Knot? class is designed to help seriously dating couples navigate this decision with wisdom and clarity.
Find more details through the “Upcoming Classes” button below!
ENGAGED COUPLES
Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding! We’re excited to support you on this journey. We team up with Legacy Countdown, a great local ministry offering marriage preparation classes for Waco churches. Check out their website for more info and to sign up.
Establish Your Marriage
We offer Newly Married Life Groups for couples who are members of Harris Creek and have been married for less than three years. Newly Married couples are placed in Life Group with other newlyweds and a mentor couple to help them build their marriage on a strong foundation.
RE|ENGAGE
In the fall and spring, we offer a 14-week deep dive into all biblical aspects of marriage. We cover a wide variety of topics including love, brokenness, grace, humility, and communication. Visit eengage.org for more information. Email aowen@harriscreek.org for upcoming classes.
Marriage Resources
We’ve gathered all our resources in one location, so you can find tools and ideas to help you and your spouse navigate common challenges.
WACO DATE GUIDE
We want you to enjoy married life! The Waco Date Guide is one way to help give you some fun and intentional ideas to date and pursue each other long after you say, “I do.”
Not every idea will be fun for you. And sometimes what’s fun for you may not be fun for your spouse. Some ideas may be out of your price range, but the Waco Date Guide includes a variety of ideas that are free, some that cost less than $5, and some that can be costly. Our encouragement is to invest in your marriage relationally, financially, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally—you will never regret it.
In the guide you will find fun activities (both indoor and outdoor) for you and your spouse. We recommend some great places to eat, coffee shops, and places to enjoy some dessert. We even include some fun challenges and out of town getaways.
FAQs
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Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding! We're excited to support you on this journey. We team up with Legacy Countdown, a great local ministry offering marriage preparation classes for Waco churches. Check out their website for more info and sign up.
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We start Newly Married Life Groups (NMLGs) every time we offer Membership Class. Sign up for Membership and select “Newly Married” when you register.
As part of our Membership process you will meet with other newly married couples interested in joining a NMLG. Email marriage@harriscrreek.org with any questions. -
There are three main differences.
1) NMLGs are led by a mentor couple instead of peer led like most married groups.
2) NMLGs have a specific curriculum selected to help start your marriage on a solid foundation.
3) NMLGs stay together for 15-18 months. When the group finishes, the mentor couple leaves the group and our hope is the participant couples would continue as their own Life Group.
For Seriously Dating or Engaged CoupleS
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Legacy Family Ministries offers a 6-week class and weekend retreat led by Harris Creek members and their team. Check their website for upcoming opportunities.
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We also recommend the book Ready or Knot?, written by Harris Creek staff member Scott Kedersha. This book was written for seriously dating and engaged couples.
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If you have an account with RightNow Media, there’s a video series that goes along with the book Ready or Knot?. Members of Harris Creek can get access to RightNow Media.
BOOKS + MEDIA
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Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage by Gary Thomas
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy & Kathy Keller
Greater Joy TWOgether by Ted Cunningham
Married Sex, Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta
Together: Building a Godly Marriage by Byron & Carla Weathersbee and Amy Castello
The Smart Stepfamily by Ron Deal
Outdated: Find Love that Lasts When Dating Has Changed by Jonathan “JP” Pokluda.
Ready or Knot? 12 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have before Marriage by Scott Kedersha
The Ready or Knot Prayer Guide: 100 Prayers for Dating and Engaged Couples, by Scott Kedersha
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Real Marriage, from (REAL)ationships, by Jonathan Pokluda
Roles in Marriage, from Forged, by Nate Hilgenkamp
Uncommon Family, a 7-week series from Harris Creek
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Want to serve in Marriage Ministry?
Do you have a desire to help encourage and strengthen marriages? Harris Creek provides many opportunities for married couples to serve together and invest in others. Learn more about opportunities at Harris Creek by visiting our marriage ministry serve page.