Steve and Lizanne

We are passionate about helping couples discover the beauty and purpose of a covenant marriage rooted in God. We believe every marriage deserves intentional investment, care and a strong foundation. Through our ministry, we support couples in deepening their relationship with God and one another, strengthening their marriage and embracing the purpose God has for their lives together.

 

To align, equip and strengthen couples to build healthy, God-centred covenant marriages that reflect His design and purpose. We are passionate about helping couples discover their true identity in Christ, invest intentionally in their relationship, and grow together in faith, love and unity. 

Through strong marriages, we believe couples can raise Godly families, influence their communities and become powerful instruments in the hands of their Creator as they prepare for the coming of the Bridegroom, Jesus. 

We have the heart to see marriages flourish

What to Expect

During the Marriage retreat weekend, we take you on a relationship-building adventure, a weekend away from the hustle and bustle, where you have fun together and build new memories for the rest of your relationship. We encourage people to leave their cell phones and watches at home to ensure that they will be present in the moment.

We take you through the most important elements of lasting relationships to perpetuate and flourish your relationship. You grow in connection with each other and get to know each other in new ways.

During your weekend, you mainly travel as a couple. You focus on your own relationship and aren’t too concerned with others’.

The weekend mainly plays out in nature. We use all five senses to maximise the learning experience. We do some hiking, fun activities, listen to teachings, and learn through experiences and scripture. As a couple, you will spend lots of time at the feet of Jesus, hearing His voice.

Key Principles

Covenant, not contract

Marriage is a lifelong covenant between husband, wife, and God. Built on commitment, faithfulness and shared purpose.

Two Become One

God designed marriage as a partnership where two individuals become one, growing together in love, unity and mutual support

Christ at the Centre

A flourishing marriage begins with both individuals finding their identities in Christ and choosing to build their relationship around Him. 

A Purpose Beyond Ourselves

A strong, God-centred marriage creates a foundation for raising Godly Children, strengthening families and positively impacting the community around us.

A Three stranded chord is not easily broken

A three-stranded cord represents unity, strength, and partnership. As couples place God at the centre of their marriages, they can face challenges together, grow in love and build a relationship that is not easily broken.

Who is it for?

For couples at any stage of marriage who want to invest on their realtionship and grow closer to God and each other

What is the retreat?
A Christ-centred weekend designed to help couples reconnect, grow together and strengthen their marriage
What happens on the retreat?

Couples enjoy nature, meaningful activities, teachings, Scripture, quality time, adventures and intentional experiences designed to strengthen their relationship.

What can couples expect to gain?

Greater connection, deeper understanding, practical tools for a stronger marriage, renewed purpose and a closer relationship with the Designer of marriage.

Location

Vumelana Retreat Centre

Nestled in the beauty and tranquillity of nature, Vutelana provides the perfect setting to step away from everyday distractions and reconnect. Surrounded by peaceful landscapes, couples can slow down, enjoy meaningful experiences together and create space to focus on their marriage and their relationship with God. 

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