Strengthen • Restore • Unite
Strengthen Marriages. Renew Hearts. Transform Families.
A Christ-centered, practical weekend for couples—designed with your church—to build love that lasts.
Why Host an Intentional Marriage Weekend
When a church invests in marriages, the ripple effects touch families, children, and the wider community. Bryan and Stephanie bring decades of counseling, coaching, and ministry experience to deliver a biblical, engaging, and deeply practical weekend.
- Renewed connection and communication between spouses
- Biblical understanding of covenant and purpose
- Tools for handling conflict with grace
- Restored intimacy—spiritually, emotionally, and physically
- A stronger marriage culture within your church
What the Weekend Includes
We’ll partner with your team to fit your culture and schedule. A typical weekend features:
Engaging Sessions
Biblical teaching with real stories, humor, and practical application.
Couple Exercises
Guided reflections that create connection and next-step action.
Church Integration
Optional Sunday message to tie the weekend together for your congregation.
Promo Support
Ready-to-use graphics, blurbs, and a short promo video for services & socials.
Follow-Up Ideas
Suggestions for small groups, mentoring, and continued growth.
Prayer & Care
Space for couples to receive prayer and pastoral encouragement.
Honorarium & Ministry Partnership
We view every event as a ministry partnership. Your support helps us serve churches and strengthen marriages across the country.
| Format | Description | Suggested Honorarium |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Intensive (Saturday) | Four interactive sessions focused on communication, connection, and commitment. | $1,000 + travel expenses |
| 2-Day Weekend Experience Most Requested | Friday evening + Saturday sessions, optional Sunday message to unify the church around marriage. | $2,000 + travel expenses |
| Custom Church Weekend | Breakouts, staff coaching, community outreach night, or additional elements as needed. | Custom quote (based on scope) + travel expenses |
How It Works
Reach Out
Complete the short form or email us to start the conversation.
Customize
We’ll tailor the schedule and topics to serve your congregation.
Prepare
Receive promo assets, registration tips, and a prayer guide for your team.
Experience Renewal
Watch God move as couples reconnect and take next steps together.
Bryan & Stephanie Vignery
Bryan and Stephanie help couples strengthen communication, deepen connection, and build Christ-centered marriages with greater intention.
Bryan Vignery, LCPC
Bryan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, speaker, and co-founder of The Intentional Way. For more than 20 years, he has helped individuals and couples move toward emotional health, stronger relationships, and meaningful growth through counseling, intensives, workshops, and practical marriage resources.
Stephanie Vignery
Stephanie is a coach, speaker, wellness advocate, and co-founder of The Intentional Way. She helps people build healthier habits physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and is the author of On a Fast Track With God.
Their Work Together
Bryan and Stephanie are the authors of The Intentional Marriage: A Guide to Building Love That Lasts and the creators of Christ-centered marriage experiences that help couples replace drift with awareness, intentional action, and lasting connection.
Their message is simple: healthy marriages are not built by accident. They are formed through truth, grace, shared purpose, and intentional choices made one day at a time.
What Churches Are Saying
“Wow!! What a fantastic conference!! Great job to both of you!! It was evident that it wasn’t just some slides and information being shared, but that there was passion and heart behind what you were sharing. You made it relatable to those attending. I’ve heard nothing but good things!"
“Refreshing, funny, deeply biblical. Our marriages were strengthened and our church was united.”
“Practical tools we could apply right away. Bryan and Stephanie led with humility and hope.”
Participant Testimonials
Here's what people are saying about The Intentional Marriage. These testimonials are a testament to the impact of our ministry and the transformation it brings to marriages. We hope these stories inspire you on your journey towards a more fulfilling and intentional marriage.
Married Couple
Changing what has been for generations. Making what is Truth so simple to apply to everyday life.
Male Attendee
I found answers to a huge issue, thank you for your expertise and honesty!
Married Couple
Both of us made a united decision to improve ourselves and our marriage.
The Intentional Marriage Weekend includes these topics and more:
Two Become One
A Covenant Marriage
Tools to Grow Your Marriage
Take a Time Out
Healthy Conflict Styles
Jesus in the Middle
What Does the Weekend Look Like?
Below is a sample itinerary of The Intentional Marriage Weekend, reflecting how we’ve structured past events. We’re also happy to work with your church to customize the experience to best support your community’s needs.
Potential Friday Schedule
Potential Saturday Schedule
Optional Items
Bryan and Stephanie Leading Conferences
For over 15 years, Bryan and Stephanie have been inspiring marriages at churches across the region. Their conferences are not just informative—they are engaging, entertaining, and deeply moving. Attendees walk away with practical insights and renewed hope for their relationships. Here are some highlights from their live conferences that showcase their impact.
Help the Couples of Your Church Deepen Their Connection with Jesus and Each Other
Let us partner with you to create a transformative experience that strengthens faith and enriches marriages.
We will be in touch with you soon to schedule!
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