LAC’s Marriage Ministries is dedicated to help couples cultivate healthy and thriving Christian marriages that in turn will impact children, families, the church, community, and ultimately the world, for the glory and cause of Jesus Christ. On this page, you will find a number of resources from counseling to books to seminars that we believe can help you in your journey to cultivate, strengthen and improve your marriage.
Counseling
Marriage and family therapy services are available at Counseling Services or contact Tsega Worku, Director of Counseling Ministries via e-mail or 626.817.4888.
Short-term pastoral care counseling is available to assist married couples. Please contact pastor Bill Mead via e-mail or 626.817.4882.
Helpful Articles
https://www.crosswalk.com/family/marriage/ways-to-protect-your-marriage-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic.html
https://blog.prepare-enrich.com/2020/04/10-tweaks-to-help-you-thrive-as-a-couple/
http://cmr.biola.edu/blog/2020/mar/24/10-ways-stay-sane-while-sheltering-place/
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/10-ways-your-marriage-can-survive-the-coronavirus-quarantine/
Other Events
Books
- Boundaries in Marriage, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
- Caring Enough to Confront, David Augsburger
- Complete Guide to Money, Dave Ramsey
- Five Love Languages – The Secret to Love that Lasts, Dr. Gary Chapman
- For Men Only – What Every Woman Wishes Their Husbands Knew About Them, Saunti and Jeff Feldman
- For Women Only – What You need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men, Shaunti Feldman
- Gift of Sex – A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment, Cliff and Joyce Penner
- His Needs, Her Needs, William Harley
- Love and Respect, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
- Meaning of Marriage, Timothy Keller
- Marriage App, Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen
- Seven Desires – Looking Past What Separates Us to Learn What Connects Us, Dr. Mark and Debbie Laaser
- Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman
- Sheet Music – Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage, Dr. Kevin Lehman
Devotionals for Couples
The Love Dare Day by Day, A Year of Devotions for Couples, Stephen Kendrick
Closer – 52 Devotions to Draw Christians Together, Dr. Jim and Cathy Burns
My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers
DVD Series and Workbooks
5 Days to A New Marriage, Drs. Terry Hargrave and Shawn Stover
Emotionally Healthy Spiritualy, Pete Scazzero
Emotionally Healthy Relationships, Pete Scazzero