Marriage Mentoring

Marriage mentoring provides couples with personal support, encouragement, Biblically-based marriage principles, marriage experience (lessons learned), accountability and advice from a more experienced couple. It is for those who are just starting out in marriage, couples experiencing challenging times or those just wanting to grow their marriage.  The materials we use included exercises from Marriage Mentors United, Scared Marriage Devotionals by Gary Thomas and more.

Mentors are not counselors, but are trained to recognize needs and to recommend professional counseling where needed.
Meet the Mentors
Interested in Mentoring
Become a Mentor

Meet the  Marriage Mentors.

Bob & Carol Brotherton

Ben  & Corrine Brannaka

Larry & Debra Brickwedde

Joe & Gina Buscema

Ministry Leaders
As husband and wife, we have learned many "lessons" while navigating through life's challenges with its typical ups and downs -  marriage, child-­rearing, career building, ministry service, and our ever-­growing faith.
Met ballroom dancing
We have learned that life doesn't always go the way we planned, but God has a plan for us and as we seek him, he will unfold that plan in his time.
Met in college
In our 20+ years of marriage, we have learned first-hand that keeping God in the center, good communication, close friendships with other believers, and maintaining a good sense of humor are very important.
Met as teenagers
We've experienced 21 years of challenges and victories as husband and wife, including purchasing a home, dealing with infertility, experiencing the joy of our daughter's birth, and navigating life in close proximity to a large extended family.

Interested in Marriage Mentoring

We are so glad that you are interested in being mentored as you seek to build a strong and lasting marriage! 

Here are a few details:
  • Couples meet approximately 1-2 hours each month for 12-18 months.
  • Meeting place - typically mentor or mentee couple's home or other mutually convenient place.
  • Topics covered, after 4 foundational marriage exercises, are tailored to your specific situation and typically include tips for effective communication, conflict resolution, finances and other subjects as needed.
  • Cost of the program is a one-time fee of $20 for materials.  Scholarships are available for those who may not be able to afford the cost.

If you are interested in marriage mentoring, please complete the marriage mentoring interest form.  The form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Become a Marriage Mentor

We are excited that you share a passion for coming alongside other married Christian couples to encourage them in their walks as God-honoring husbands and wives.

Thank you for your interest in becoming Marriage Mentors.

Requirements for Mentors:
  • You are a Christian couple, husband and wife both saved by grace.
  • You are members of CBC.
  • You are in a "good place" as a couple.
  • You have been married for at least 3 years.

If you believe God may be calling you to become a CBC Marriage Mentor Couple, please complete the CBC Marriage Mentor Application (45 - 60 minutes).  Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of serving in this important ministry.