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Connecting Matters is the Christian marriage enrichment ministry of Barry and Dr Paula Davis. Our retreats give married couples a unique opportunity to take time out to focus on the relationship. They are not aimed at solving marriage problems; however, in a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere, participants are encouraged to review their marriage, recognise and build upon strengths, and identify and discuss potential trouble spots.
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We offer stimulating presentations and discussions. Even though sharing is grounded in Christian principles and the presenters’ lived experiences, people of all faiths are welcome. The format is not sitting and listening to lectures. Rather, it is experiential and fun.
You will NOT be asked to share anything private or confidential, nor be pressured to ‘work on your marriage’ in front of other couples. In fact, you don’t have to say a word publicly. Nevertheless, participants have said that hearing other couples voluntarily discuss similar marital issues, helps them to normalise difficulties with their spouses.
We encourage active, honest participation and interaction with your spouse over topics relevant to marriage. such as connecting in strengths and needs, connecting in communication, connecting in anger and conflict, connecting the past with the present, connecting in sexuality and connecting in spirituality and intentional dreaming.
Connecting Matters is an opportunity to ‘meet’ your spouse again, to renew your relationship through communication and to discover new meaning and joy within your marriage relationship. This workshop/retreat is a gift you can give to each other through the sharing of yourself and your time. Time is our most precious possession and spending it with each other is a priceless gift.
This gift, initiated on the weekend, can supply you with new tools and new growth in your marriage relationship. Continued use of these tools will enhance your relationship and allow it to grow towards genuine intimacy.
Those with a good relationship will have the opportunity to better it. Those with a tired relationship will have the opportunity to revive it. Those with a cold relationship will have the opportunity to warm it.
We believe that transparency and truth build trust in a marriage relationship.
We believe that struggle, failure and conflict are inevitable in marriage and are part of the growth and healing process.
We believe that the foundations of closeness and intimacy are fostered through intentionally seeking to learn to love well. Our desire to support others to nurture integrity, compassion and authenticity in marriage relationships is a reflection of this value.
Because healthy relationships don’t just happen; they’re built with intention, grace, and understanding.
Helping couples and individuals navigate the challenges of connection with wisdom, faith, and hope.
Equipping you with the tools to foster meaningful relationships that bring joy, resilience, and transformation.
The retreat is for those who desire to improve on what they have. We also offer specialised workshops that target specific trouble spots in a relationship, such as dealing with past or present trauma(s).
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