51 Creative Ideas for Marriage Mentors: Connecting Couples to Build Better Marriages

In 51 Creative Ideas for Marriage Mentors, acclaimed relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott provide an indispensable, versatile toolkit of engaging activities, conversation starters, and hands-on exercises for Christian couples dedicated to mentoring others. Designed to support all three distinct phases of the marriage mentoring triad—preparing engaged and newlywed couples, maximizing good marriages into great ones, and restoring struggling unions facing marital distress—this practical handbook takes the intimidation out of relational mentoring. The authors outline low-pressure, experiential ideas that stimulate honest dialogue on critical topics including emotional communication, conflict resolution, healthy expectations, financial stewardship, and shared spiritual intimacy. Mentors will discover creative ways to break the ice, deepen trust, and model Christ-honoring relationship habits. Churches, community leaders, and pastoral counseling teams will find this guide an essential resource to ignite flourishing, resilient, and gospel-centered marriages across their entire congregation.