Questions and Answers

What are the dates and times?

Friday, April 20th 7pm-9:15pm
Saturday, April 21st 9am-4pm

What does the registration fee include?

$45 includes: Entrance to all sessions. His and Hers workbooks. Access to all video content online, after the event. Lunch. Snacks.

Why is FamilyLife's The Art of Marriage a video marriage conference?

Rather than simply filming a live event at a location such as a hotel ballroom or church, we specifically designed this event to work in a video setting. FamilyLife weaved together expert teaching, engaging stories, real-life testimonies, and humorous vignettes in a video composition to help couples fully experience God's design for marriage.

Can we bring children?

We care deeply about children. However, to keep the event free of distractions, and as a courtesy to other participants, children (including nursing infants) are not allowed at the event.

Will I have to engage in group discussion?

FamilyLife has not designed the event with any group discussions. However, there will be times when you are encouraged and instructed to participate in projects with your spouse.

Will I be required to participate in the projects with my spouse?

This event was designed so that the projects are an essential part of the event experience. The projects allow you to immediately apply what you've learned from the videos to your marriage. We highly recommend that you make the completion of the projects a priority during the event. We've received many comments from other attendees who say the projects were the best part of the event.

Can singles attend The Art of Marriage?

ABSOLUTELY! In fact, we HIGHLY recommend it. The event will give individuals a clear understanding of what a marriage commitment truly means, and is also a great foundation for engaged couples who are soon to be married.

I have been divorced. Will I feel uncomfortable at this event?

We, at FamilyLife, understand that divorce is a reality, and we have designed this event with that reality in mind. We have tried to focus on the condition of your current marriage rather than creating guilt for mistakes made in the past. We also recognize that even in such an environment, one might feel uncomfortable at times because of past memories and regrets that are stirred up. Our prayer is that you would come to this event excited to make your current marriage a strong, healthy, lasting one, even if it means dealing with some painful memories.

We have a great marriage. Why should we attend the event?

Every marriage relationship is in a constant state of movement: You are either growing closer together or further apart. Unfortunately, it seems that the natural inclination of human hearts is to drift apart over time. Every marriage needs a tune-up from time to time, no matter how well it might be running. This event is designed to heighten even the best of marriages. It also serves as a great reminder that you are God's gift to each other.