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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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:
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

6. Empowerment: Having Effective COMMUNICATION

7. COMMUNICATION BETWEEN COUPLE

8. 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

9. 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? 

10. Group Discussion

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