activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 7
- Marriage Counseling ServicesProvides marriage counseling services, including premarital counseling and intensives, utilizing tools like the Prepare-Enrich assessment and the SYMBIS assessment, from their office in Chandler, AZ.
- Marriage Counseling and Relationship CoachingProvides marriage counseling and relationship coaching services, including premarital counseling, intensives, and general counseling, utilizing tools like the Prepare-Enrich and SYMBIS assessments, and operating a counseling office in Chandler, AZ. They also offer resources to help individuals understand personalities for improved relationships.
- Marriage Enrichment Programs and Challenges Marriage Counseling and Enrichment ProgramsOffers structured programs and challenges for couples to improve their marriages, including a 52-week workbook for small group studies and a "30 Day Love Challenge" with daily exercises focused on communication, acts of service, affection, and spiritual practices.
- Marriage Enrichment Programs and Resources Marriage Counseling and Enrichment ProgramsOffers a 52-week workbook for couples to improve communication and strengthen marriages through small group studies, and provides a "30 Day Love Challenge" with daily exercises for couples to invest in their relationship.
- Marriage counseling servicesProvides ongoing marriage counseling and intensives through a counseling office in Chandler, AZ, with Chris and Carmen Garner drawing on over 25 years of experience in ministering to and counseling couples.
- Marriage enrichment resources and programs Marriage Counseling and Enrichment ProgramsOffers a 52-week workbook for small group studies and a "30 Day Love Challenge" with daily relationship-building exercises, as well as personality-based resources to help individuals improve communication and relational dynamics in marriage.
- Premarital counseling programOffers structured premarital counseling using evidence-based tools including the Prepare-Enrich assessment and the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment, along with the "Entering Marriage" workbook to equip engaged couples and those in early marriage with lasting relationship skills.
capacity building · 3
- Marriage Ministry Capacity Building Marriage Counseling and Enrichment ProgramsProvides training, resources, and mentoring to support couples and churches in establishing marriage ministry.
- Marriage Ministry Development and Support Marriage Counseling and Enrichment ProgramsProvides training, resources, and mentoring to support couples and churches in establishing and strengthening marriage ministries.
- Marriage ministry capacity buildingProvides training, mentoring, and resources to equip churches and couples to establish and sustain marriage ministry efforts in their communities.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Church-based Ministry Development and Support church-based marriage ministry developmentThe organization equips local churches with training, resources, and mentoring to develop and sustain their own marriage-focused ministries, thereby extending its reach and impact within Christian communities.
- Church-based marriage ministry development and equipping church-based marriage ministry developmentEmpowers local churches to establish and sustain marriage ministries by providing training, resources, and mentoring to couples and church leaders, leveraging the church as a foundational support structure.
- Couple-to-couple peer mentoring for marital support couple-to-couple mentoringEngages experienced couples in mentoring relationships with other couples to build resilience, share faith-based insights, and provide practical support through lived experience.
- Empowering churches to develop and sustain marriage ministries church-based marriage ministry developmentThe organization equips local churches with training, resources, and mentoring to develop and sustain their own marriage-focused ministries, thereby extending their reach and impact within Christian communities.
- Evidence-based Premarital Counseling evidence-based approachThe organization emphasizes the importance of premarital counseling, citing research that demonstrates its effectiveness in reducing the risk of divorce, thereby promoting proactive marital health.
- Evidence-based premarital counseling to reduce divorce risk evidence-based approachIntegrates research-supported practices, particularly in premarital counseling, to strengthen marriages and reduce the likelihood of divorce, demonstrating a commitment to both faith and empirical effectiveness.
- Faith-based Marriage Education and Enrichment faith-based marriage educationThe organization strengthens marriages by applying biblical principles and Christian teachings, providing education and resources to help couples build a solid foundation, foster a close relationship with God and each other, and navigate life's challenges as a team.
- Faith-based marriage education using Biblical principles faith-based marriage educationA faith-centered approach that applies Biblical teachings and a Christian worldview to strengthen marriages, grounded in the belief that spiritual growth with God supports marital resilience and unity.
- Fostering marital growth through peer mentoring and small group studies couple-to-couple mentoring; small_group_curriculum_deliveryThe organization utilizes couple-to-couple peer mentoring and structured small group studies with a standardized curriculum to build marital resilience, provide support, and facilitate marriage enrichment.
- Peer Mentoring and Small Group Learning couple-to-couple mentoringThe organization facilitates marriage enrichment and resilience by utilizing couple-to-couple mentoring and structured small group studies with standardized curricula, fostering peer support and shared learning experiences.
- Promoting premarital counseling based on evidence of divorce risk reduction evidence-based approachThe organization emphasizes the importance of premarital counseling, citing research that demonstrates its effectiveness in reducing the risk of divorce, thus applying an evidence-based approach to preventative marital care.
- Strengthening marriages through faith-based education and biblical principles faith-based marriage educationThe organization promotes a faith-based approach centered on Biblical teachings and Christian principles to provide direction and education, helping couples build a solid foundation for marriage, foster a close relationship with God and each other, and develop skills to navigate life's challenges.
- Structured small group curriculum for marriage enrichment small_group_curriculum_deliveryDelivers marriage education through standardized, faith-integrated curricula in small group settings to promote consistent learning, accountability, and community support.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
30 Day Love Challenge
A series of daily exercises and activities designed to help couples invest in and strengthen their marriage relationship.
Building Marriage Ministry
Provides training, resources, and mentoring to help churches establish and grow their own marriage ministries.
Fortified Marriages Small Group
A 52-study workbook designed to help couples improve communication and teamwork, suitable for leading couples' small groups.
Marital Counseling
Counseling services for couples experiencing difficulties, provided by Chris and Carmen Garner, who are Board Certified Christian Counselors.
Personality Resources
Provides links and documents to various personality assessments (Wired That Way, DISC, Myers-Briggs, Enneagram) to help individuals and couples understand themselves and each other better.
Premarital Counseling
Counseling for engaged couples or those in the first two years of marriage, utilizing "Entering Marriage" workbook and certified facilitation with Prepare-Enrich and SYMBIS programs.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- American Association of Christian Counselors - AACC Partner — Chris is a Board Certified Christian Counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors - AACC.
- DISC Partner — References the DISC profile as an assessment providing information about personalities.
- Enneagram Partner — References the Enneagram as a version of personalities to understand self and others.
- Liberty University Partner — Chris earned his Marriage & Family Therapy degree from Liberty University.
- Myers-Briggs Partner — References Myers-Briggs as a personality standard.
- PayPal Giving Funder — Platform used to process donations and financial support for Fortified Marriages Ministry.
- Place Ministries Partner — References Place Ministries for their workbook "Finding Your Place in Ministry" and other free resources.
- Prepare-Enrich Partner — Chris & Carmen are certified facilitators with the Prepare-Enrich premarital program.
- SYMBIS Partner — Chris & Carmen are certified facilitators with the SYMBIS premarital program.
- Strong Families Partner — References Strong Families as a source of information and a free personality assessment.
- Wired That Way Partner — References "Wired That Way" assessment and books as resources for gaining insight into personality differences.