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Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Mission

The Ravines is a Christian ministry whose focus is the restoration, healing and strengthening of the marriages of Christian couples. We believe that marriages can be healed, whether in immediate crisis or in need of spiritual or emotional strengthening. It is our Ministry’s desire to see all Christian couples find renewal in their marriage through the power of Christ.

“He makes springs pour water into the ravines…” Psalm 104:10

 

Vision Statement

The Ravines exists as a safe place where Christian couples can experience healing, strengthening and restoration of their marriage through Christ-centered intensive therapy.

 

Core Values

    1. Marriage is a gift from God and is instituted by God.
    2. Marriage is designed to be a lifetime covenant.
    3. Jesus is the healer of our lives and relationships.
    4. Jesus can offer hope and healing to all marriages.
    5. We believe in the power of prayer.
    6. We believe that miracles do happen in marriage restoration.
    7. We believe that marriage renewal must involve spiritual growth and renewal.
    8. We believe that God hates divorce and that divorce is not His will for our lives.
    9. We believe that with humility, godly counseling and community accountability marriage can be restored and strengthened.
    10. We believe that an intensive time focused on healing and strengthening can provide significant growth in any marriage.

 

Other Ministry Opportunities

Couples Counseling Intensives

A four/five-day experience where couples in broken marriages can find hope, healing and restoration in their relationship.  Couples are provided Christ-centered therapy in a private setting and have the uninterrupted time needed to work through difficult and painful issues.

Good to Great Weekends

A two-day interactive experience for three to four couples who have healthy marriages and who desire to grow stronger…moving from Good to Great!  The Ravines Ministry believes that God has blessed marriages.  We are excited to see how God can help all marriages grow to an even deeper level in their relationship. (select the ‘Good to Great Weekends’ heading to get more information or to download a form)

Pastor Weekends

A two-day interactive experience for three to four couples that is exclusive to Pastors and their spouses who desire to keep their marriage thriving.  The Ravines Ministry believes that Pastors and their spouses need a safe place to spend time together, be coached in areas of leadership, and develop healthy boundaries and personal goals together.

Church Leader Retreats

A one-day retreat for church leadership teams to gather for discovery and discernment of God’s vision for their ministry.  Leadership Teams enjoy a private retreat setting that provides them space and time to pray together, problem solve and build community within their team.

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  • Ravines Entrance
  • Secluded Grounds for Privacy
  • Cabin Feel with Modern Amenities
  • Area for Couples to Relax
  • Professional Decorated Private Rooms
  • Private Marriage Retreat

OUR INSPIRATION

“...He Makes Springs Pour Waters Into the Ravines”Psalm 104:10

Goals of The Ravine’s Ministry

TestiMonials

“God intervened in our marriage through the Ravines in a huge way and opened our eyes to a whole new way of relating to each other. For the first time in years we were on the same page.”-Past Ravines Client

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