About Committed in Christ
A ministry of CBA Orlando — for couples who want more than survival.
Retreats, courses, and practical resources rooted in Scripture and informed by published relationship research.
What we believe
Marriage is a covenant — a joyful partnership of equals.
Committed in Christ is a ministry of CBA Orlando, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian community in Central Florida. We are rooted in the historic Christian faith — the life, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ — and in the authority of Scripture. We welcome couples from every Christian tradition and from every stage of faith, and we approach each couple with humility, respect, and hope.
We believe marriage is a covenant — a faithful, lifelong commitment between two people, reflecting the steadfast love God shows His people. We read marriage not as a contract to be escaped when convenient, and not as a hierarchy that gives one spouse power over the other, but as a joyful, mutual, and holy partnership of equals — “the two shall become one flesh.”
We believe grace is the soil in which marriage grows — grace that tells the truth, forgives deeply, honors dignity, and protects the vulnerable. And we believe the Holy Spirit empowers real change: not by magic, but by humble, daily, obedient practice over time.
The four pillars
What we help couples grow in
SpiritualCovenant, grace, prayer, Scripture, worship, service, discernment, and shared meaning — faith as the source of humility and hope.
— Colossians 3:14
EmotionalAttachment needs, vulnerability, empathy, grief, forgiveness, trust, and the steady emotional attunement that helps two people feel safe and seen.
— Ephesians 4:32
PsychologicalCommunication, conflict cycles, regulation, boundaries, family systems, habits, and decision-making — the practical skills a marriage runs on.
— James 1:19
Physical & RelationalBody awareness, rest, affection, consent, sexual intimacy, health, and the daily practical partnership of a shared household.
— Genesis 2:24
Scope and honesty
What we are — and what we are not
| We ARE | We are NOT |
|---|---|
| A Christ-centered marriage education and enrichment ministry | Licensed psychotherapy, counseling, or mental-health treatment |
| A place where couples learn practical, research-informed relationship skills | A substitute for licensed therapy, medical care, legal counsel, or emergency services |
| Led by trained facilitators and couple mentors | Led by trained educators and mentors, with referrals to licensed professionals when clinical care is needed |
| Built on privacy between spouses and a safety-first framework | Group therapy, encounter-group sharing, or “marriage at all costs” pressure |
If a couple needs clinical assessment or treatment, we say so clearly and walk with them toward it. Facilitators are trained educators and mentors, and they operate within that scope.
Accountability
Who leads this
Facilitator standards
- Annual training in the ministry’s curriculum, plus continuing education in relationship education and safeguarding
- Background checks for all facilitators and volunteers
- A written code of conduct: confidentiality, scope discipline, and a strict no-pressure stance on intimacy and staying
- Escalation and referral protocol for safety, abuse, addiction, and crisis situations
Our ministry team
Our facilitators serve as marriage educators and mentors within the ministry’s educational scope.
When we add team members, we describe their roles and qualifications plainly. We do not present ministry education as licensed therapy or emergency care.
Committed in Christ is a ministry of CBA Orlando, a Christian community.
We’re glad you’re here
Whatever season your marriage is in, there is a path forward.
You don’t have to find it alone.