Grow, Learn, and Re-Connect! Couples around the globe have taken hold of God’s good plan for their marriage through the art and science of the “Hold Me Tight™” Couples Retreat! This retreat is designed for spiritual as well as relational growth! Connect with God! Connect with Each other!

Don’t have time or $ for travel? No problem! Plan your get away anywhere you like and Zoom in for powerful relationship education and exercises that will bring you and your partner closer than ever before!

This retreat is being led by Rev. Mike and Jennifer Brost, LMHC. Mike is an ordained minister of 25 years. Jennifer has spent the past 13 years working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializing in couples work. Guest speakers and other counselors (such as John Church) will help you grow, and be available for coaching you through the Connection Exercises. 

You will grow by learning about and engaging in the 7 Crucial Conversations:

• 1. Recognizing the Demon Dialogues--Friday, 6:30-8:30pm
• 2. Finding Raw Spots–Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.
• 3. Revisiting Rocky Moments—Saturday, 11am-12 pm
• 4. Engaging and Connecting– Saturday 11, 2-3:30 pm
• 5. Forgiving Injuries— Saturday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• 6. Bonding through Sex and Touch--Saturday 4:30-5:30 pm.
• 7. Keeping Love Alive–Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
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• *These topics and this retreat are based Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), the most scientifically validated and  effective form of couples counseling. Dr. Sue Johnson, pioneer of EFCT, together with Kenneth Sanderfer, adapted their classic “Hold Me Tight” retreat to point out how the approach naturally falls in line with the Bible. This version of the book is called “Created for Connection” and is optional, suggested reading for the retreat. It is available online at: Created for Connection Book

This retreat is designed for busy couples who do not want to sit in a seminar all day long. The sessions will be informative, interactive, and you will do more than just listen to us! You will be coached on how to listen and connect to each other!

To Register Today! Save $50  (Regular price $399 per couple) by registering by February 14, 2026!

What participants are saying:

“I wouldn’t change a thing!”

“I embraced my favorite person. It was a memorable moment for both of us.”