It all starts with a conversation
We invite you to join us at any of our events. No matter what situation you may be facing we want to help you right where you’re at. Our events take place in a welcoming and honest setting where couples can take steps towards strengthening their marriage in a supportive and positive environment.
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LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES
Upcoming events
Marriage In-Sync Conference
Saturday August 29, 2026 – Stoney Creek Hotel – Broken Arrow, OK 9:00am to 4:00pm
Preparing for a strong and passionate marriage is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. If you feel out of Sync in Romance, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Acceptance, Oneness or just having Fun together then this conference will help you get In Sync.
Special session for Blended Families by conference speakers Bob and Robbie Lee.
If you have a good marriage, this conference will make it better. If your marriage is at a low spot, it could be the greatest opportunity for both of you to move forward together!
FamilyLife’s Vertical Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson
Saturday May 16, 2026 – First Baptist Church, Broken Arrow, OK 9:00am to 3:30pm
ONLY $29 per couple which includes workbooks, materials and snacks. Lunch is on your own.
Even the best marriages struggle at times. Different seasons of life bring different challenges. Learn how to thrive in all seasons.
This fun one-day conference includes humorous and relatable video sessions by Dave and Ann Wilson who share intimate details of their own story as they show us how to practically work towards a vibrant marriage on a foundation of active faith.
Topics include:
The Elusive Secret – Focus on your relationship with God first.
Fight Me Like a Man! – Having and Resolving Conflict.
To Cheer and to Cherish – Top relationship needs for men and women.
God in the Bedroom – Physical Intimacy.
ALL IN! – Be “ALL IN” with God, your marriage, and your mission.
Make plans to join us. Only $29 per couple which includes registration and all conference materials.
Hosts for this fun and informative event will be Bruce and Leta Wilbanks, founders of Marriage and Family Initiative.
Bruce was an executive recruiter and career and life coach for the majority of his business career. Bruce has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and both Bruce and Leta are certified in Prepare/Enrich, SYMBIS, PREP, and Adventures in Marriage (AIM), and lead the ReEngage marriage ministry at First Baptist Church, BA. High school sweethearts, they celebrate 49 years of marriage this summer. Their mission statement is “Change Your Family Legacy.”
Vertical Marriage
Vertical Marriage is a 5-week video series with small group discussion from Family Life for married and engaged couples. Vertical Marriage – the one secret that will change your marriage.
Marriage Workshops
On-going mini marriage workshops/classes and Individualized Marriage Studies
at times that fit your schedule (offered mornings, afternoons, or evenings).
Marriage Matters
Bring our “Marriage In-Sync Conference” to your Church or organization.
This fun marriage conference is great for couples in all stages of marriage. Give your families the tools they need to have happy, healthy, impactful marriages.
ReEngage – a Marriage Enrichment Program
Reconnect, Reignite, Resurrect Your Marriage
Would you rate your marriage as a 2 or a 10? Maybe even a 0?
You are not alone. Whether your marriage needs to be reignited, or is in need of a complete resurrection, ReEngage is a safe place for couples to reconnect.
Marriages in any condition can benefit, whether you are struggling to get along, your marriage is broken, or you simply want to grow closer together as a couple.
Held at First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow.
Get information about the next semester.
Marriage Retreats:
Making Room For Romance Marriage Retreat
September 18-20, 2026
This is a fun marriage retreat, Making Room For Romance, is about more than just romance. It also covers many foundational principles needed to enjoy a happy marriage! Newlyweds, Oldyweds, and everyone in between…the “Making Room For Romance” weekend is designed for you! If your marriage relationship is at a great place or if you are at a low spot, this couples retreat will help you move forward. You will be able to focus on the two of you….and best of all, in a non-threatening, fun, and relaxed environment.
Making Room For Romance Retreat is held several times a year at the beautiful Chateau on the Lake in Branson, MO. For dates, times and registration click here
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Frequently Asked Questions
First, know that you are not alone. Many folks have been through and are still dealing with tough times very similar to what you are facing. Relationships are complicated. Each person brings their own unique history and expectations to the relationship, then, when life happens (babies, in-laws, job changes), you have the perfect recipe for marital stress.
The methods and insights that you will gain at our events and workshops will not only help keep your marriage afloat, but they will also bring you back to a place of strength for both of you.
You might not be sure if you can even continue on at this point, or even wondering “Are our best days behind us?” You could be wondering if you will ever feel the same way about each other again, like you did at the start of your relationship.
MFI provides weekly and one-time events that will help you restore your marriage. Our events help couples rebuild, renew and regain their relationship.
We help people just like you build back their relationship.
The methods and insights that you will gain at our events and workshops will not only help keep your marriage afloat, but they will also bring you back to a place of strength for both of you.
That’s OK. You can still come to our Marriage Matters Mondays workshops. When even one half of a couple latches on to new skills that these workshops provide, the relationship can improve and still grow even stronger.
People will often come by themselves to MFI’s weekly Marriage Matters workshops and take home applicable information and insights to help their marriage from the moment they step foot back into their home.
Yes, there is hope for your marriage! If both of you are willing to make an effort to improve your relationship improvement comes faster. But as we mentioned above even one person in a relationship can make a change for the positive.
Awesome! We hear that quite a bit, and folks who have a solid marriage relationship still find themselves getting great encouragement and useful information at MFI events and workshops. Nobody has a perfect marriage.
When we think we have it all together is just the time we should reevaluate. Complacency is never a good thing. Continual improvement means you are going in the right direction.