| Fun. That was the word our guests used most to describe their day at the first Corazón Ministries Cross-cultural Marriage workshop of the new year. On Saturday, February 1st, believers came to discover God’s design for marriage and learn what a relationship based on Biblical principles looks like. There were newlyweds adjusting to married life and mature couples married over twenty years. Soon-to-be-engaged couples and single believers attended, too. We cover the common issues faced in marriage, such as communication, finance, romance, parenting, and extended family. We address these and additional topics from a cultural perspective to understand how our backgrounds influence our marital relationships. The workshop is interactive and informal. Questions and conversations help make connections. Each person’s unique point of view and experience contributes value to the group.A single Hispanic woman shared that she appreciated how difficult subjects were presented in simple terms. She told Mike she now realizes how God’s design for marriage demonstrates His love for us. She also told me that she didn’t expect to have so much fun at a marriage workshop.The cross-cultural marriage workshop is one of many trainings offered through Corazón Ministries. This year, there are opportunities for evangelism, apologetics, Bible study leadership, global missions workshops, and more. Most of our training is offered in Spanish as well. Visit us at corazonministries.org to get information and involved. -Claire Alameda |
Cross-Cultural Marriage Training
Cross-Cultural marriages are confronted with unique challenges. Confusion, misunderstanding, and misconceptions that stem from differing backgrounds may be interpreted as marital problems when in reality they are cultural issues. Our Cross-Cultural Marriage training gives insight into the necessity of a cultural awareness and understanding in your relationship. Married and engaged couples, as well as singles, are invited to better understand the Biblical design for marriage and scriptural principles to grow a loving marriage. The training provides practical tools and skill building techniques for effective communication and celebrates cultural differences.
God created man in His own image, in the image of God He 
created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them; and God said to them, “‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.’” (Genesis 1:27-28)
Topics include:
God’s Design for Biblical Marriage
The Role of a Man and Woman
Communication & Conflict Resolution
Finance
Romance
Sexual Intimacy
Raising Children
Extended Family
Marriage & Ministry
The Cross-Cultural Marriage training is offered in both English and Spanish. If you are interested in attending or hosting this training at your church or ministry please call 520-903-9608.