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Woodmen Valley Marriage Ministry
Woodmen Valley Chapel is committed to growing marriages and keeping them strong amidst the startling divorce rate of failed marriages in the United States. We offer opportunities for you and your spouse (or future spouse) to engage in a Christ-like relationship, gain a better understanding of one another, and keep the spark alive. Whether you have been married two months or 20 years, we have something for you! Check out these links below and begin to take practical steps in making your relationship a priority.
Recommended Reading

Sacred Marriage
Starting with the discovery that the goal of marriage goes beyond personal happiness, writer and speaker Gary Thomas invites readers to see how God can use marriage as a discipline and a motivation to love him more and reflect more of the character of his Son. (304 pages, discussion questions 13 chapters)?
Sacred Marriage (DVD)
In this 6-week DVD curriculum, Gary Thomas helps you understand the Lord's intention for matrimony. Discover how respecting your partner, forgiving and accepting forgiveness, engaging in intimacy, and building a history with your spouse can release the nature of Christ in your life! (DVD Study Kit Includes leader's guide. Available for checkout)
Marriage Resources
Fireproof My Marriage
- Click here to visit the Fireproof My Marriage website
- Click here to download the conference slides
- Click here to download the conference listening guide
- Click here to buy "The Love Dare" Book
Articles
- Guard Yourself, Guard Your Marriage
Supplied by Growthtrac.com - Tips To Warm Up Your Marriage
Marie Armenia - 8 Ways To Celebrate
Carolyn R. Tomlin
Tools and Resources
- Five Love Languages (assessment tool by Dr. Gary Chapman)
- Five Love Languages (radio podcast with Dr. Gary Chapman)
- All Pro Dad (fathering/parenting tips)
- Family Minute (Mark Merrill, making the family a priority)
- Focus on the Family (marriage/parenting tips & resources)
- Date Night Ideas
- Marriage Getaway at Glen Eyrie
- Family Life Weekend to Remember
If you would like to speak with one of our pastors for biblical counseling, please call Terri Dole at 719.388.4974 and make an appointment.
We also can refer you to licensed Christian counselors in the community.











