Building marriages that not only last, but flourish
The Family Greenhouse is the marriage and family ministry at Christ Fellowship. We help dating, engaged, and married adults both inside the church and out, and our desire is to equip and empower couples to grow closer to God and one another.
Enhance and Enrich your Marriage – "Growing Strong"
Scott and Abigail Doust will lead you through biblical truths and practical tools for you to take your relationship to the next level. Refresh yourself on principles of communication and conflict resolution and work on creating goals for your unique relationship. We offer one-day workshops with plenty of one-on-one time with your significant other, laughs, wisdom and fresh perspective.
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Pre and Newly Married Workshop – "Starting Strong"
How can you get into the groove of daily, positive habits in your relationship? We invite you to grow deep, strong roots at this interactive relationship workshop with teaching by Scott and Abigail Doust, and “couple time” with your fiance or spouse. You’ll walk away with practical tools to enrich your marriage and help you grow a strong, healthy relationship.
Next workshop: Feb. 7 – Find out more and register
Marriage Coaching
Our 2-on-2 marriage coaching gives the opportunity for you to take the online Prepare/Enrich assessment* and meet with a trained Prepare/Enrich Facilitator. We know you will be challenged and encouraged by the coaching process.
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*The assessment process costs $110 per couple. Scholarships are available, if needed.
Counseling
Premarital and Marital Counseling
Resources
Books recommended by The Family Greenhouse
Unveiled Marriage Sermon Series and Study Guide
Become a Marriage Mentor or Mentee
Ten Steps for Resolving Conflict (pdf)
Weddings at Christ Fellowship
Websites
Center for Biblical Counseling: cbcmckinney.com
Center for Christian Counseling: c3christiancounseling.com
Christian Counseling Associates: counselgodsword.com
Emerson Eggerichs (Love and Respect) on communication: loveandrespect.com
FamilyLife Articles on marriage database: familylife.com
Focus on the Family: troubledwith.com
Focus on The Family Online Marriage Community: focusonlinecommunities.com
Intimate Life Ministries: greatcommandment.net
Journey's Christian Counseling: journeyschristiancounseling.
Smalley Relationship Center: smalleyonline.com
Stonebriar Counseling Associates: stonebriarca.com
Stonebriar Psychiatric Services: stonebriarps.com
About The Family Greenhouse
The Family Greenhouse is designed to equip you to honor God in your family relationships by providing biblical truths and practical tools. When you go to a workshop or class, you can count on facilitators Scott and Abigail Doust to guide you in an authentic, humorous and interactive experience. We promise it will be worth your time.
Whether you are preparing for marriage, strengthening a healthy marriage or looking for some healing, The Family Greenhouse is a soft place to land.
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Get Involved
If you would like to volunteer with us, we would love to talk with you! Email us at to get things started.
If you have questions regarding The Family Greenhouse or would like more information, contact Tiffany Austin at taustin@christfellowshiphome.com or 972.547.7096.