We’d love to have you with us for this transformative weekend. Whether you’ve attended a marriage conference before or this is your first retreat, we’re confident it will be a powerful investment in your relationship.
Details
Investing In What Matters Most
February 13–14 | The Bridge Bible Fellowship
Cost: $120 per couple (after Feb 1 – $150).
Guest Speakers
Dr. Greg Gifford | Dr. Sean & Jessica Ransom
Join us for a refreshing Valentine weekend, designed to help you and your spouse reconnect, grow, and enjoy intentional time together. With meaningful sessions, engaging couple breakouts, and time away from kids, this retreat is for marriages at every stage.
Cost Breakdown
$120 per couple includes:
- Friday night welcome dinner
- Saturday breakfast & lunch
- All sessions & activities
- Retreat materials
- Supervised childcare
Registration deadline for discounted rate: February 1, 2026.
- After February 1, price increases to $150 per couple.
We believe this retreat is a valuable investment in your marriage. While an hour of couples counseling can cost upwards of $250, this weekend offers two days of teaching, worship, connection, and rest—all for $120 per couple.
- Need Help Covering Costs? Reach out to explore financial assistance—email Pastor Marc to learn more.
- Sponsor a Couple: Bless another couple by covering their retreat cost—donate here.
Registration Instructions
- Register yourself only (add your spouse’s info later).
- Registering both names separately will result in duplicate charges.
- Need help? Contact Pastor Marc
Schedule
Friday – February 13
- 5:30 – Arrival and Check-in – Patio
- 6:00 – Catered Dinner – West Wing
- 6:45 – Welcome/Activity
- 7:00 – Session 1 – Greg Gifford
- Prioritizing Your Marriage Relationship – The Most Valuable Thing on Earth
- 8:30 – Couples Corner – discussion
- 9:00 – Pickup Kids – E Building
Saturday – February 14
- 8:00 – Breakfast
- 8:45 – Welcome/Activity
- 9:00 – Session 2 – Greg Gifford
- Investing in Relationship Skills – Loving Jesus but Lacking Skills
- 10:30 – Couples Corner – discussion
- 11:00 – Refreshment Break
- 11:15 – Breakouts – Sean & Jessica Ransom
- 12:15 – Lunch
- 1:00 – Couples Activity
- 2:45 – Session 3 – Greg Gifford
- Discipling from a Healthy Marriage – Working toward a Healthy Church
- 4:00 – Q&A Panel – Greg Gifford, Sean Ransom, Jessica Ransom
- 5:00 – Final Challenge – Farewell
- Date Night Instructions
Dr. Greg Gifford
Dr. Greg Gifford is Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University. He earned his PhD in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, A Master of Arts in biblical Counseling from The Master’s University, and a BA in Pastoral Ministry from Baptist Bible College. He has worked as both a full-time biblical counselor and associate pastor before joining the TMU faculty – counseling in both non-profit and local church settings. Greg also served as a Captain in the United States Army from 2008-2012 after which he transitioned to counseling ministry. His research interests are the influencing role of habits to desires and also Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. He has published three books: Lies My Therapist Told Me (Harper Collins), Heart and Habits (Kress) and Helping Your Family Through PTSD (Wipf & Stock).
He is a certified fellow and counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and ordained pastor. When not teaching, Greg serves as an Associate Pastor at Faith Community Church in Newhall, CA and hosts the podcast, Transformed. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Amber, and joyfully (most of the time!) raises three boys together with her.
Dr. Sean Ransom
Dr. Sean Ransom has a BA in Christian Ministries from The Master’s College, an M.Div from The Master’s Seminary, and a D.Min. in Preaching the Literary forms from Talbot School of Theology. He established The Expositor’s Academy in 2008, a member of The Master’s Academy International (TMAI) association of training ministries, where he serves as President. He is also a professor of preaching and pastoral ministry, the Asia Regional Leader for (TMAI), and the Asia Regional Shepherd for Grace Community Church in Sun Valley California.
Prior to moving to the Philippines, Sean worked at Hughes Aircraft for 10 years as an electronic technician. Then he served for four years as an associate pastor over the college ministry of Shepherd’s Community Church in Canoga Park, California (Now The Bridge Bible Fellowship). He has lived in the Philippines since 2004 with His wife Jessica.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds available through February 8, 2026. No refunds after February 8, 2026.