Marriage Resources
At Ironwood Church, we fight for kids and families.
So we fight to help married couples.
The resources below are intended to help enrich and strengthen your marriage.
Marriage Fridays
Marriage Fridays are designed to be an encouragement and help to focus on your most important human relationship. Each 90-minute program (6:30pm to 8pm) will include opportunities to connect with other couples, practical wisdom and information on marriage topics from one of Ironwood’s pastors, and some yummy snacks/desserts. Make it the start of a great date night!
Friday, October 16 — When “I Do” meets “ I Didn’t Expect That”
Disappointment is inevitable in any relationship, and marriage is no exception. What marks a healthy marriage isn't the absence of disappointment or the avoidance of conflict, but rather how we respond to it when it comes. We will provide couples with a biblical framework and practical resources on how to use disappointment as a surprising springboard for deeper connection and relational intimacy.
Friday, November 6 — Giving Grace: Forgiveness as a Gift
Forgiveness is certainly a biblical command, but in marriage it should be so much more. The reconciliation we experience in forgiving – and being forgiven by – a spouse is among the most tangible examples of grace we can experience. Whether you have offended your spouse, and need to repent, or you have been hurt by your spouse, and need to renounce bitterness or anger, forgiveness is the path back to marital unity.
Counseling Resources
Ironwood has established relationships with these counseling practices. We have connected with each practice and developed relationships with their counselors. We value these relationships and appreciate the opportunity to refer individuals to trusted professionals who understand and respect the importance of faith in the counseling process.
Additionally, the practices below have at least one counselor/therapist who attends Ironwood and has agreed to provide discounted rates for Ironwood attenders through the end of 2026 (discounts vary, so contact the specific practice for more details).
Don Durham - ddurhamphd@gmail.com or 602-692-9238
For help discerning which practice might be a good fit for you, please contact Gina Mendez (ginamendez@ironwoodchurch.org).
Family Life Weekend to Remember
From June 11-13 in Scottsdale, the Family Life Weekend to remember walks through tried and true building blocks for a lasting marriage. Use the code “Ironwood” at registration to receive a $100 discount.
Date Night Booklet
One key to strong marriages is intentional time together. This free Date Night resource provides 12 intentionally curated date night experiences for couples to strengthen their relationship.