MARRIAGE MINISTRY

At SOUTHCOAST we want couples to start their marriage with a solid foundation. We offer a one-on-one pre-marital coaching program to give you a great start.  You will learn more about each other and be equipped with tools which will help you thrive in your marriage.

It’s no secret that marriage is not all sunshine and Krispy Kremes.  There are days (or seasons) when life with your spouse is a real challenge.  Sometimes it’s downright ugly.  How do you stay the course?  First, recognize that you’re not alone.  All married couples struggle at some point.  For many the problems are serious enough that the marriage is in jeopardy. Second, understand that even serious problems don’t have to end in divorce.  There is hope. SOUTHCOAST has an extensive one-on-one coaching program to help couples transform a marriage in crisis to one that’s healthy and thriving.  

Hear from our ministry leaders, John and Debbie Preston, on the hope that is found in marriage coaching through the SOUTHCOAST Marriage Ministry. 

We care about your marriage.  Why?  Early on we destroyed our marriage.  We separated and were a signature away from divorce.  It was a long, painful, ugly season.  Miraculously, God had a better outcome in mind - He restored our marriage.

We know what it’s like to feel alone in your pain.  We know what it’s like to have a counselor say they’ve never seen a couple as broken as we were ever get back together.  Our story is proof that “With God all things are possible.” (Matt. 19:26). For us, walking alongside hurting couples is a front-row seat to watch God work.

We have been married 36 years. Our marriage started out strong but after a few years we started to struggle and soon after, the thought of divorce was looming over us. Our struggles where simply not having Jesus as the Lord of or lives. We  also experienced the loss of a business that lead to my drinking, and not working. We would continue to struggle through the good and bad times for the next 6 years. It was then that we gave our lives and marriage to Jesus and He turned it all around. Doug ended up in full time ministry and God began using our testimony in the lives and marriages of others.