Christian Marriage Ministry has two different weekends to experience. Each weekend is held in a small gathering and is limited to around twenty couples. The Growth Weekend occurs five or six times a year. The Faith Weekend occurs once, around October, each year. We require attendance to a Growth Weekend before attending a Faith Weekend.

Some frequently asked questions are:

Where is the weekend held and what time does it start and end?

CMM Weekends are currently held at the St. Louis Marriott West. The weekends start with registration at 6:30PM on Friday. The weekend ends around 4:30PM on Sunday.

What happens during the weekend?

The entire weekend is a series of presentations and reflection periods. First you will hear a presentation followed by a reflection question, based on the presentation just heard. At that time of reflection, you separate, then you join each other in your room for a time of sharing on the reflection question. This occurs throughout the weekend with each presentation building from the previous one. It could be compared to a jigsaw puzzle, starting out with a piece at a time and given all the pieces, the completed picture will be seen. Many couples have told us their relationship has been rejuvenated. Ultimately the goal is to build Christ centered relationships and families.

We live a short distance away. Can we go home to sleep and come back in the morning?

No, this weekend is a time for you to focus on each other without interference from the children, jobs, and pets. Leaving the weekend for any reason would only be a distraction to what you could be receiving as a couple. You deserve this time together before you return to those things once the weekend is over.

Does the weekend only cost $50.00?

Near the end of the weekend you will be given an opportunity to make a donation to cover the cost of the weekend. The primary expense of the weekend is our contract with the hotel for two nights lodging, 5 meals for each person, conference room facility, and late check-out on Sunday. We also have administrative cost for supplies and equipment. CMM is an all volunteer ministry and does not have any paid staff. The weekend cost per couple can vary depending the number of couples attending a particular weekend. However that cost will probably be $350-400 per couple after the registration fee. We are a faith ministry and trust that the Lord will bless CMM and provide the finances for His ministry to continue as it has since 1985. CMM is non-profit Christian organization incorporated in the State Of Missouri and is not affiliated with any other organization or church.

My spouse has moved out. Is there any hope that a weekend could save our marriage?

CMM was created to help good marriages become better. However we know of many situations where couples have come to the weekend with divorce papers filed and "together decided" to try this to save their marriage. This weekend "does work" for those marriages in need of repair. Please remember this is not a problem solving weekend. One of the subjects taught on the weekend is couple communication. This is one of the tools that can be used to problem solve after the weekend is over.

Who are the presenters for this weekend?

The weekend is presented by highly trained volunteer couples that teach Biblical principles on marriage. Each weekend has a different group of presenters. They will be sharing with you their joys and struggles in living their Christian marriage.

Will I have to share with the group my problems?

No, CMM is not group therapy or counseling in any way. This weekend is a very private, intimate experience for couples who want their relationship to grow closer and stay closer.

For more information, you can email us or submit a request using our contact form.