Married To Date
Married To Date
Minister and Mrs. Mark Jones
Members of Higher Praise
Worship Center
Mark and Stephanie Jones have been married for 34 yrs. They've raised 5 children and have taken in a host of other foster children. They've always shared a love for God and his children, but the Jones' always felt there was room for more at their table. Mark worked as a Deacon for over 24 years before answering God's call to the Ministry, while Stephanie worked as head of the Nurses Board for many years. In addition, they both enjoyed working with the pastor's aid committee. Mark and Stephanie love the Lord and have kept Christ at the center of their marriage, knowing he's the reason for their longevity. With the divorce rate at an all-time high, the lord gave them a greater love for each other, which then gave them the motivation to help other couples. Soon after, God lead Mark and Stephanie to start up a couple’s ministry in the church. Through this, they believe that God is truly going to enlarge their territory. The Jones' Mantra is "Divorce is not an option because Christ is always the answer."
Minister and Mrs. Michael Smith
Members of Redeem Church of God In Christ
Michael and Catrina Smith have been married for 13 years. They first met at one of Michael’s older brother's wedding. The two were matched to walk down the aisle together as a groomsmen and bridesmaid. Several years later, they were reintroduced and happily made the decision to court with intentions to marry. Michael and Catrina took their own walk down the aisle as Husband and Wife on October 3, 2009. They have three children, one daughter whom is with the Lord. The Smiths are grateful to be very much so in love and in like with each other! Michael and Catrina share a love for God, serving families and helping people fulfill their God-given purpose. They have a passion to see holy matrimony's survive and thrive, as they have been affectionately called "match makers". With Michael’s gift of knowledge and wisdom in effective communication and problem solving, Catrina’s clinical license in Social Work and experience in crisis management, the two humbly serve and provide resources to support many husbands and wives. One of the Smiths' own marital mantras is, “You have to create your own norms.” This means that your marriage is uniquely needed to reflect Jesus Christ's love for the church and each couple must be intentional to learn together what that looks like.