Event Options

Whether newly married or celebrating decades together, every marriage requires intentional time, effort, and a teachable heart. Designed by God as a reflection of the gospel, marriage is a sacred gift worth investing in.

Through biblical teaching, honest stories, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, Bryan and Kari help couples move from simply surviving to truly thriving.

Conference formats are flexible and can include a Friday evening session and two Saturday morning sessions, with time set aside for men and women to meet separately. When possible, Bryan is also available to preach or share his testimony, and Kari enjoys leading in worship through music.

Date Nights are like mini marriage conferences. They are fun, encouraging, and designed to leave couples feeling renewed and refreshed. On-site childcare is highly recommended, and dinner or desserts always help create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Bryan and Kari also offer mini marriage gatherings during Sunday morning small group hours, making it easy for busy couples to participate and invest in their relationships.

Kari has been traveling and speaking to women’s groups since she was 18 years old. After a lumpectomy at that age, she sensed God calling her to openly share her story to encourage others. What began as a testimony of health and healing grew into a lifelong ministry of comforting women with the hope and faithfulness of Christ.

Over the years, Kari has spoken to thousands of women about finding security and worth in Christ, foster care and adoption, and life as a pastor’s wife and mother. Whether speaking from a stage or sitting one-on-one with someone in need of encouragement, she is grateful for every opportunity to share what God has done. Her daughter, Leti, often joins her to share her adoption story as well.

Many men lack a godly role model or mentor to help them follow Christ, make wise decisions, and lead their families well. Bryan recognized this need early in his ministry and has made it his mission to invest in men.

He began serving as a summer missionary in college and later, as a student pastor, coach, and Men’s Ministry Pastor, helping young men build accountability groups that foster spiritual growth and strong character. Over the years, Bryan has spoken to thousands of men, challenging and encouraging them to stand boldly on God’s Word.

With his dynamic, passionate teaching style and quick wit, Bryan connects easily with men. Events can also be paired with outdoor or sports-themed activities, such as hunting or athletics, to create engaging and meaningful gatherings.

From the moment you become a parent, through pregnancy or adoption, you’re faced with countless decisions and the desire to get it right. Bryan and Kari understand this journey firsthand. They are parents to four children, ages 10–26, and have also fostered 11 children.

With honesty, biblical truth, and practical advice, they share what they’ve learned through every stage of parenting, raising compliant children, strong-willed children, and everything in between. Through laughter, challenges, and God’s faithful guidance, they’ve discovered that Scripture offers a clear and hopeful plan for families.

Bryan and Kari help parents tune out the noise of culture and embrace God’s design so they can enjoy their children, not just endure them.

These events can be offered as a weekend conference, a one-night gathering, or during a Sunday morning small group hour.

Students today are more vulnerable than ever, constantly searching for belonging, identity, and acceptance. With over a 2 decades of ministry experience, and 4 children of their own, Bryan and Kari are passionate about helping teens anchor their lives in God’s Word and His purpose for them.

These events can be co-ed or split by gender. Kari loves to share with young women the importance of modesty and finding their true worth in Christ, while Bryan challenges young men to pursue accountability, guard their hearts and eyes, and fix their focus on Christ.