Great Marriages Mentor Couples
Many thanks to our selfless Mentor Couples who volunteer countless hours to help strengthen relationships in our community.
We could not do what we do without you!
Shane & Pam Bennin
Roger & Jann Blanchard
“When we got married our pastor gave us a passage to remember that we have shared through our lives and also with our mentees: ‘I bind myself to thee for life. Having chosen as I pleased, I will spend my life pleasing he/she who I have chosen.’ Being mentors is a way we continue to learn and grow through our own marriage.”
Angel & Ben Davidson
Donn & Karen Davis
“We feel the rewards of sharing how we’ve overcome struggles, and the joy we’ve experienced, has been worth every minute spent with others experiencing similar struggles.“
Ron & Pam DeTroye
“We desired to share the blessings that we have enjoyed in the intimacy of our marriage. It has further blessed our relationship with better and more affirmative communication. Marriage and family are the foundation of our society.”
David & Kris Dirkse
DAVE & DONNA DRESCHER
Steve & Laura Dulmes
“Great Marriages is a ministry that we can do together. It also always helps us to address things ourselves by applying the curriculum that we teach. It is rewarding, especially when the ‘light bulb’ goes on. We feel this is a privilege and we are blessed.”
Paul & Sam Fredelake
John & Marla Gavin
Bob & Kim Gross
“We made a decision 5 years ago to become mentors at Great Marriages, when our own marriage was in trouble. We had Faithful people come and walk along side and show us that Christ needed to be in the center of our marriage, so we give back to help others.”
James & Kristin Grunewald
“We have enjoyed working with other couples that has allowed us to focus on our marriage and have the same discussions within the curriculum. We were looking for a way to give back to the community together and Great Marriages is a great opportunity to do this.”
Mark & Bonnie Hembel
“We have seen the devastation that divorce has on families. We believe the programs provided by Great Marriages are great tools to improve relationships and we are blessed to be a part of it.”
TERRY & NICOLE HENDRIKSE
Eldon & Sally Isely
“It’s very rewarding seeing smiles on couples faces when they learn how to have a healthy relationship! Mentoring can help your marriage as well, so join us in this great program.”
Niles & Barb Klaves
Chris & Sue McKinster
“We love Great Marriages! We have found that Great Marriages is a great way to build into your own marriage. It also is a great way to help other couples stay together. If you have a good marriage you can always make it better, and help others to do the same!”
CURTIS & JOANN NEWMAN
“The best thing you can do for yourself is to help others— it will make your problems seem less important. Great Marriages is a great way to learn & grow in your marriage. The tools taught are very helpful in situations that we face day to day. We love being part of this wonderful program.”
Roger & Marcy Oliver
Steve & Judy Opgenorth
David & Kelly Orth
“We love marriage and we want everyone to love their marriage! Becoming mentors was the perfect way we could take our passion for marriage and pour into others. The surprise we found was as we mentored others, we found it built up our own marriage.”
Keith & Pam Ott
Chris & Laura Pribbernow
Tom & Sue Rice
“We began mentoring because we believe in the biblical admonition that the older couples should teach and train the younger. Over the last 14 years we have seen God work in miraculous ways to heal marriages and restore relationships. One of the best benefits is that we have seen our own marriage reach a new level of GREAT!”
Sebastian & Leonore Schmidt
“I (Sebastian) like to mentor because I grew up with divorced parents and I want to encourage couples not to go that path. Teaching the Prepare and Enrich curriculum helps us making our good marriage ‘great’. Being a mentor is gratifying because you see couples grow as they work through the program.”
Greg & Heather Schneider
Phil & Mary Van Driest
“We enjoy working together as mentors with Great Marriages, sharing what we have learned over 60+ years of marriage with other couples. We want to help couples, whether engaged, newly marrieds, or even couples who have been married many years to have the best relationship possible. It gives us great joy when we see the couples we mentor apply the tools to their relationship.”
Mike & Diane Voskuil
“We believe marriage is important and good for the country and to raise a family. Great Marriages has become our mission in life. Mentoring has helped us fine tune our own marriage and we’ve seen many couples grow in their relationships. If you feel strongly about marriage and family join us in mentoring!”
Kevin & Carleen Widder
“We thoroughly enjoy being mentors for Great Marriages. Not only do we have the privilege of helping other couples, we have seen the process help our own marriage. We believe all people need to feel valued and have a safe place to thrive. Families matter! We continue to work to help build a stronger community.”