Marriage Retreat


Marriage Retreat

Title: Faith Forward Intensive for Couples: Reflect, Renew, and Pursue Your Mission Subtitle: A Transformative Journey to Deepen Your Connection and Impact Together

Introduction: Welcome to the Faith Forward Intensive for Couples: Reflect, Renew, and Pursue Your Mission. This intensive retreat is designed to guide couples on a transformative journey of self-discovery, connection, and purpose. With the themes of Mirror, Melting, and Mission, we invite you to reflect on your relationship, melt away barriers, and embrace your unique mission as a couple. Join us for a time of renewal, growth, and deepening your faith together.

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The Marriage Retreat, organized by Rapha Counseling Services, Inc., provides empowering activities, guest speakers, worship, and relaxing sessions for couples.

Introduction: Welcome to the Faith Forward Intensive for Couples: Reflect, Renew, and Pursue Your Mission. This intensive retreat is designed to guide couples on a transformative journey of self-discovery, connection, and purpose. With the themes of Mirror, Melting, and Mission, we invite you to reflect on your relationship, melt away barriers, and embrace your unique mission as a couple. Join us for a time of renewal, growth, and deepening your faith together.

Description: The Faith Forward Intensive for Couples offers a unique opportunity for you and your partner to invest in your relationship, strengthen your bond, and discover your shared mission. Through engaging workshops, intimate conversations, and transformative experiences, you'll reflect on your relationship dynamics, melt away obstacles that hinder growth, and ignite a renewed sense of purpose in serving God as a couple.

What To Expect In Sessions With Us

In our sessions, we’ll address each individual’s needs, worries, and wishes.


When you work with a therapist who truly understands and balances your needs with that of your partner, it becomes easier to identify and work through the root causes behind your relationship and family struggles.


It is important to remember the good, satisfying parts of your relationship, especially when you are struggling through difficult times.


You may feel like you and your partner have grown apart, like he or she is not the person you married. The truth is, neither you nor your spouse are the same person. As you each face challenges in your personal and career lives your thoughts and behaviours evolve.


Therapists will provide biblical insight combined with insight from a psychological perspective to combat your issues. We will provide scripture, prayer, and traditional counselling theories to help guide you along on your journey.


Family/marriage therapy can help you develop important insights into yourself and your partner that are impacting your relationship and family dynamic.

Themes and Scriptures:

  • Mirror: Scripture: "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror." - James 1:22-23 Vision: Reflecting on your relationship dynamics and gaining insights into your strengths, weaknesses, and growth areas. Embracing self-awareness and encouraging each other's personal growth.
  • Melting: Scripture: "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." - Psalm 51:10 Vision: Melting away barriers and cultivating vulnerability, honesty, and emotional intimacy. Allowing God to transform your hearts and relationship, creating a deeper connection.
  • Mission: Scripture: "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10 Vision: Discovering and embracing your unique mission as a couple, discerning how God wants to use your relationship to impact others and further His kingdom.


Agenda Highlights:

  • Day 1: Mirror - Reflecting on Your Relationship
  • Welcome and Orientation
  • Workshop: Discovering Your Relationship Dynamics
  • Intimate Conversations: Sharing Your Reflections
  • Evening Devotional: Embracing Your Identity as a Couple
  • Day 2: Melting - Deepening Emotional Connection
  • Morning Meditation: Opening Hearts to Vulnerability
  • Workshop: Cultivating Emotional Intimacy
  • Guided Couple's Activity: Breaking Down Barriers
  • Evening Reflection: Embracing Healing and Restoration
  • Day 3: Mission - Pursuing Your Kingdom Purpose
  • Morning Devotional: Aligning Your Mission with God's Heart
  • Workshop: Unveiling Your Unique Mission as a Couple
  • Action Planning: Steps Towards Impactful Service
  • Closing Ceremony: Commissioning for Your Mission


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Benefits:

  • Strengthen your bond as a couple through reflection and meaningful conversations
  • Cultivate emotional intimacy and vulnerability
  • Discover and embrace your unique mission as a couple
  • Gain practical tools for communication, conflict resolution, and growth
  • Renew your commitment to serving God and others together
  • Connect with like-minded couples on a similar faith journey



Join us at the Faith Forward Intensive for Couples: Reflect, Renew, and Pursue Your Mission, and embark on a transformative journey to deepen your connection and impact as a couple. Register now to secure your spot and invest in the future of your relationship!



  • Note: The agenda provided is a sample and can be adjusted and customized based on your specific needs and goals for the intensive.


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Brochure Content:

Front Cover:


  • Faith Forward Intensive for Couples: Reflect, Renew, and Pursue Your Mission
  • Date, Location, and Event Logo


Inside Pages:


  • Introduction: Welcome to the Faith Forward Intensive for Couples
  • Agenda Highlights: Overview of the schedule and activities
  • Vision and Themes: Mirror, Melting, and Mission
  • Workshop Details: Descriptions of workshops and guided activities
  • Testimonials: Feedback from couples who have attended our intensives
  • Registration Information: How to secure your spot
  • Contact Details: Reach out to us with any inquiries


Join us at the Faith Forward Intensive for Couples: Reflect, Renew, and Pursue Your Mission, and embark on a transformative journey to deepen your connection and impact as a couple. Take this opportunity to invest in your relationship and discover your shared mission. We look forward to welcoming you to this life-changing intensive!

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Rapha Counseling Services is now accepting Cigna Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who are your counselors?

    We have a very capable staff of counselors available to help! You can learn more about them by clicking here.

  • Which counselor will I be working with?

    We will pair you with a counselor best suited to meet your specific needs, or you can feel free to request to meet with a particular counselor. You can read more about our counselors on the Meet Our Counselors page.

  • Is Rapha Counseling the right service for me?

    Rapha Counseling is only available for members of New Life Church. If you are unsure if you should be receiving counseling you should know that it is our opinion that people who seek help are able to not only overcome their current challenges but they are also able to grow and learn, which prepares them to overcome future challenges much more easily. Counseling can be an effective way to work through your unique situation with a caring, professionally trained therapist to help overcome these problems in a safe and confidential environment. 


    If you are currently struggling with any sort of crisis situation do not wait to seek our services, instead dial 911. 

  • Do you only offer in-person counseling?

    We offer in-person counseling and video counseling.

  • How should I communicate with my counselor?

    If you wish to communicate with your counselor between appointments it is best to reach out to them via email or phone. 

  • How long should I make use of Rapha Counseling?

    Everybody is different. Maybe you feel like you no longer require our services after a few weeks, or maybe you wish to stay for a longer period of time. It is completely up to you

  • Do you take insurance?

    Unfortunately, we are unable to accept insurance at this time. We are able to provide receipts for submission to an insurance company for reimbursement.

  • Where can I go to donate?

    You can be taken to our donation page by clicking here.

  • Is my privacy protected?

    Yes. E-mails sent to our address go through a secure, encrypted server. Everything you share with our counselors is in strict confidence, excluding information counselors are required by law to share such as imminent danger to one's self or others.

  • I am a licensed counselor, would I be able to work with Rapha?

    All employment inquiries should be brought to the attention of Dr. Cyrus Williams via email at raphacounselingservices@gmail.com or by phone at (757) 354-3025.

  • Who are you?

    We are Rapha Counseling Services, Inc., a faith-based, non-profit, Christian counseling service. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care for the members of New Life Church at affordable rates. 


    We understand how difficult life can be. We live in a fallen world and emotional brokenness is a symptom of this. We are here to offer you Christian counseling that will strengthen your mind as well as your spirit. God promises never to abandon us, and through His Divine grace and care, you can heal.


    Our Christian counseling services address a wide range of issues. We can treat mental illnesses like depression and anxiety, as well as PTSD, substance abuse, marriage, and family issues.


    If you are seeking a therapist, and a Christian counseling service specifically, we are here to help you.


    Contact us today and receive the Christian counseling services you deserve today!

We are Rapha Counseling Services, Inc., a faith-based, non-profit,  faith-based counseling service. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care for the members of New Life Church at affordable rates. 


We understand how difficult life can be. We live in a fallen world and emotional brokenness is a symptom of this. We are here to offer you  faith-based counseling that will strengthen your mind as well as your spirit. God promises never to abandon us, and through His Divine grace and care, you can heal.


Our  faith-based counseling services address a wide range of issues. We can treat mental illnesses like depression and anxiety, as well as PTSD, substance abuse, marriage, and family issues.


If you are seeking a therapist, and a  faith-based counseling service specifically, we are here to help you.


Contact us today and receive the  faith-based counseling services you deserve today!