“MY MINISTRY BEGINS AT HOME” – THE MARRIAGE MINISTRY AGENDA FOR 2018 CACNA YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT SPRING 2018 LEADERS SUMMIT

The Ministry of Marriage: Vision Statement Our vision is to help CACNA YYM leaders Understand the premise of their role within their marriages as well as the call to duty of God’s work Transform and strengthen their marriages into model marriages built on the solid foundation of Christ and His truth for healthy marriages and family relationships

The Ministry of Marriage: Objectives The objectives of this marriage ministry include: Promote God's plan for marriage through teaching married couples what scriptures teach concerning a christian marriage Foster fellowship opportunities to increase interpersonal relationships across CACNA ministry leaders Provide tools for couples and families to improve their relationships with each other and with God in Christ Jesus

CACNA YYAM LEADERS: PROFILE Main Categories Married and working together as leaders in ministry Married, but only one serves as a leader in ministry Single, serves as a leader in ministry Married, both serve in two separate ministries (e.g. one spouse is a youth leader, and the other is choir/usher etc)

2018 Ministry Focus: “IRON SHARPENS IRON” Empowerment through Effective COMMUNICATION within marriage Maintaining a Christ-centered family (1 Cor 3:10-15; Phil 3:3- 15; Ps. 127: 1-5; Col. 3: 12 -13 Securing our spouse’s support for our “calling” in the ministry Stress relief strategies to prevent burnt-out Transparency and honest with self capacity Finance management within marriage and ministry

Empowerment: Having Effective COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN COUPLE

Effective Communication with a Marriage Seek understanding rather than questioning the integrity of your spouse Seek clarification rather than assumptions Do away with accusatory language and phrases “YOU ALWAYS …” “YOU DON’T…” “YOU DON’T EVER LISTEN TO ME” “ YOU DID NOT …” Importance of praying together

Marriage and Working in Ministry How often do you feel like you are truly off the clock at home because of your involvement in Ministry? Does your spouse serve as a "nuclear dumping ground"? What healthy boundaries protect your spouse and children from the emotional stressors of ministry? Binary Stressor : conflicting loyalties of church and home How well does your spouse think you are navigating your role at home and at church? 

Group Discussion

Topic Recommendations for the Upcoming Married Couple Weekend Retreat from the Leaders