a healthy marriage is a powerful catalyst for a movement of people living and loving like Jesus.

“We love you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Getting Ready:
Pre-Marital Mentoring

Investing in the next generation of families (Reach Down) by establishing a firm foundation before the wedding day.

Designated for couples desiring a Christian foundation for their upcoming marriage. We utilize the Merge curriculum—an intentional framework designed to provide a dynamic, interactive space to discuss the essential components of a healthy, Christ-centered marriage.

Couples meet with their Mentor Couple for 7 sessions before their wedding, and often meet again during the 1st year just to check in. Each approximate 1.5-hour session is filled with relevant conversation focusing on important topics such as finances, in-laws, communication, conflict resolution, roles and responsibilities, family dynamics, and intimacy before the wedding day arrives.

All pre-marital meetings are confidential.

Please complete one application per person.

GROWING TOGETHER:
Marriage mentoring

Intentionally leaning into Reach In as we actively grow together in healthy community.

Designed for married couples who would like help navigating some of the dynamics, and at times, complexities of married life. Our mentoring utilizes the Grace Marriage curriculum structure to offer a proactive, grace-based approach to investing in your relationship.

Couples meet with a Mentor Couple regularly for approximately 6 months to one year as they identify strengths, gain insights, and develop skills to improve upon areas for growth. This close relationship with a Mentor Couple gives couples the opportunity to view themselves and their relationship in a new way.

All mentoring for married couple meetings are confidential.

Please complete one application per person.

GROW BACK-TOGETHER
RESURRECT YOUR MARRIAGE

An intentional space for couples to Reach Up and bring their marriage into alignment with God's design.
Every marriage has room for improvement. re|engage gives you a safe place to work on your relationship together, regardless of whether your marriage needs saving or you just want to take it from “good” to “great.”

God has designed marriage to be a supportive, loving, life-giving relationship that mirrors His own unconditional love for us. re|engage helps couples better understand that design and learn how to practically apply it to their own marriage through a powerful combination of large-group stories and closed small-group community.

EVENTS

Our primary expression of Reach Out—partnering with regional leaders to bless our local neighbors with vibrant relational resources.

Throughout the year, GBC hosts intentional marriage growth experiences, dynamic conferences, and fun community gatherings to help you consistently invest in your relationship.

YOUNG MARRIEDS MEET UPS

For couples married 2 years or less
Connect with other couples in the same season of life, build meaningful friendships, and grow in community together.

Kickoff Dates:
Sunday, July 26 and Sunday, August 2

This fall they will continue on the last Sunday of each month.

11am-12pm
GBC Room 202 *please enter through outside door

CCMC Fall Marriage Conference

For any married couples
October 23-24, 2026

Hosted right here at Grace Bible Church!

The 2nd Annual Fall Classic Marriage Conference is a two-day experience designed to strengthen your marriage.

Featuring pastor and comedian Ted Cunningham, this event blends humor, honesty, and practical insight you can actually use. Come reconnect, grow together, and leave with tools that will impact your marriage long after the weekend ends.

Registration details and more information coming soon! 

Meet the team.

Curt and Rhonda Hamner

Between Two Trees (Founders)
Central Coast Marriage Collective (Founders)
Curt and Rhonda desires to build strong marriages, healthy relationships and biblical community. Grace Bible Church has partnered with Between Two Trees Ministries to create a marriage ministry on the Central Coast of California. This partnership has led to the Hamners having the opportunity to be founders of the Central Coast Marriage Collective.

Curt and Rhonda Hamner have spent over 25 years working with couples and more than 40 years in pastoral counseling and marriage ministry. They’ve led retreats, coached couples, and walked with people through the real challenges of marriage. They are certified Marriage and Relationship Coaches and have been trained under the PREP, Imago, Prepare/Enrich, Mastering the Mysteries of Love programs and have forty years of experience as pastoral counselors. 

Jamie Devens

Administrative Assistant