Welcome to Marriage & Family Works, a non-profit organization providing Relationship Education & Coaching, to strengthen marriages and families.  We offer Relationship Education for couples, parents, students, and singles. 
TESTIMONIALS:
I was at the end of my emotional rope when I walked in the door.  My spirit was closed, my heart hardened. I didn’t believe anything could save our marriage, as my pain was so overwhelming. We began to utilize the tools the instructors and coaches provided us, and miraculously our relationship began to feel like there was hope.  A miracle happened. –S.S., Bradenton, FL

"We wanted to thank you so much for all that you do and give.  We are now living, loving and continually building our marriage.  We can now say we truly love each other.  Our emotional connection/relationship is awesome.  We are effectively communicating and it's so cool!  We wanted to let you know you touched our marriage and without your (HOPE Weekend) we are not sure we would have made it through another year of marriage.  Now, we look forward to many years together."--Mike & Holly, Ormond Beach, FL.

“The instructors were gentle, soft and inviting. They made you feel welcome and wanting to share and participate.  They presented the material with knowledge, sincerity and empathy.”—P.B., Bradenton, FL

“My husband and I were on the road to divorce.  He convinced me to attend this class.  Thank God I did.  We are now both in an understanding that we love each other and we will work on our marriage.  I believe it truly has saved our marriage.” –H.O., Hernando Beach, FL

“I like the presence of God’s love in the room.  I loved the unconditional love of leaders to couples.  I learned how to deeply care about my spouse.  I learned how to speak and listen more respectfully.”—A.K., Sarasota, FL

“This course will help revolutionize the way you communicate in your marriage.  You will reconnect, revamp and revitalize your marriage commitment. This will happen on a deep, true level without all of the superficial mumbo-jumbo. It is real, and it is practical. “—A. C., Palmetto, FL

“We had tried everything we knew to make our marriage work.  We had little hope that another perspective could help,” says Jason of the infidelity that rocked their 12-year marriage. “We took advantage of about 3 classes and the Marriage Coaching.  It has given us both HOPE to have a fulfilling and happy marriage.  The environment allows your deepest wounds and desires to be expressed and dealt with.  It's a place where you feel that you are not alone and that no matter your situation...all things are possible!"--Jason & Heather Cappon, Sarasota, FL

“Life took over...we tried to be everything to every one and we became disconnected from each other and our marriage,” said Gary.  Infidelity occurred, and the couple was faced with the decision to either divorce or begin the journey of restoration.  Gary and Andrea have 3 children and realized that the pain of divorce would be worse than the process of reconciliation and healing.  “ A friend recommended we fly to Bradenton, FL for the unique Marriage HOPE Weekend, offered through Marriage & Family Works.” The Keeners made arrangements to attend the Marriage HOPE Weekend in December 2009. "The Marriage HOPE Weekend was a turning point in our marriage.  We left with renewed hope for a future that is different and optimistic. It was the launching pad teaching me to love my wife and children as Christ loves us.”   --Gary & Andrea Keener

"In a world full of broken people and broken relationships, the Marriage Breakthrough weekend was exactly what the Church at Braden River needed to open honest discussion and begin the journey toward healing.  Angie and Don (from Marriage & Family Works) presented the perfect balance of biblical teaching, spiritual insight, practical advice and useful tools." --Pastor Jim Freeman, The Church at Braden River

"We have learned to accept our differences and show each other a lot more grace.  We learned how to express our love to each other in the most meaningful ways, so that the other feels how loved and cherished we are to each other.  Our marriage is stronger than ever and we just continue to fall more in love and grow closer!  Thank you so much for helping us to get things back on track!--Randon & Charity Jones

"We wanted to thank you, Don and Angie (of Marriage & Family Works) so very much for being our angels at a time when we did not know how to respond to each other. The tools that you gave us have worked wonders on our marriage and it has been a 180 degree turnaround from where we found ourselves two weeks ago. We did hit some road bumps but using the tools that you gave us assisted us so very much."--J.G. & A.G.

“We have known Don & Angie for a number of years now.  Their mission and desire to help couples and families find love, healing and discover their divine purpose are virtually unparalleled and comparable only to their commitment to the Lord.”—Drs. Tom & Beverly Rodgers, authors of The Family That Heals, published by Focus on the Family , and founders of Rodgers Christian Counseling.  

 “Don & Angie have such a real, genuine Godly spirit about them that comes through loud and clear in all that they say and teach.  As pastors we are very careful who we allow to speak into the lives of our people.  Don & Angie display the utmost respect for our culture as a church, and for us as pastors.  They are SAFE to have in your church.” —Pastors Ralph & Joanne Hoehne, Sarasota, FL

Read about us in the Herald Tribune!
http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100104/ARTICLE/1041035/-1/TODAYSPAPER&Title=When-a-marriage-was-in-danger-they-needed-a-lesson-in-listening&template=printpicart