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Date Night and Fighting for Your Family Marriage Conference

Sunday, April 12

3:00—9:00 PM

at Malvern Hill Baptist Church

Get ready for an intentional, information-packed afternoon featuring three powerful sessions:


—The Battle for Leadership

—The Fight for Intimacy

—The Battle for Our Lives


It’s not all "work," though! We’ll laugh together with professional comedian Chris Ruppe and enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Hail Street Grill.


The purpose of this conference is to equip you to engage in spiritual warfare for your family—to learn to fight for your family instead of against them. 


Spiritual warfare is a reality, and just as it is real in your personal life and in your local church, spiritual warfare is real in your family.


The purpose of this conference is to equip you to engage in spiritual warfare for your family—to learn to fight for your family instead of against them. 


Pastor Craig Thompson wants to teach you how to fight and engage in spiritual warfare for—and alongside—your family, through engaging sessions filled with practical tips and real-life experiences. Spiritual warfare is real, and life can be hard, but this conference will give you space to slow down, learn, gather tools and resources for fighting the attacks of the enemy, and build relationships with others who are in the trenches with you. Participants will receive a free copy of Fighting for Your Family, the newest book by Pastor Craig, released in October 2025.


During the conference, you will be entertained by comedian Chris Ruppe, a seasoned comedian who brings laughter to diverse audiences across corporate settings, theaters, churches, and charity events. Known for his clean comedy, Chris draws on his unique life experiences, sharing touching yet hilarious insights from his upbringing. As an adoptive parent, his comedy also delves into the joys and challenges of adoption, and he finds humor in the crazy observations of daily life. 

Schedule

Strong families don't just happen—they are built, protected, and fought for. We believe that God has a powerful plan for your home, and this conference is designed to equip you with the tools to defend it, nurture intimacy, and stand firm in faith.


Here is what you can look forward to:


Morning Sessions (Open to All):

8:30 or 11:00 AM – Session 1: What is Spiritual Warfare?

(This session is part of our regular morning worship services and is available in the sanctuary for everyone during either of the morning services.)

9:45 AM – Session 2: The Battle for Our Children

(This session will take place during the LifeGroup hour and is available in the sanctuary for everyone. Some LifeGroups will not participate in the sanctuary and will still have classes in their regular locations.) 

(Session 1&2 will be recorded and made available for anyone who is not able to attend in person on April 12. Session 1 and Session 2 are available for everyone.)


Afternoon/Evening Session (For Registered Participants):

These sessions are open to participants who registered in advance for the marriage retreat. Registration is closed, and we are not able to accept new registrants at this time.

3:00 PM – Check-in & Mingling (Sanctuary Foyer)

3:15–4:15 PM – Session 3: The Battle for Leadership (Sanctuary)

4:15–4:25 PM – Break

4:25–5:25 PM – Session 4: The Fight for Intimacy (Sanctuary)

5:25–5:35 PM – Break

5:35–6:40 PM – Special Guest Comedian, Chris Ruppe (Sanctuary)

6:45–7:45 PM – Supper (Catered by Haile Street Grill in the Gym)

8:00–8:45 PM – Session 5: The Battle for Our Lives: Closing & Action Plans (Sanctuary)


Get ready for an incredible time of equipping, laughter, and spiritual renewal. Please pray for your marriage and our church family as we prepare to fight together for our families.

We are excited to announce that the book is now available on Amazon. Participants in the Marriage Retreat will receive a copy of the book, but you can order one now to preview or buy one for a family member or friend as a gift.


For access to the Author's Page featuring this and other book resources, visit Amazon. 

If you can't find the information that you are looking for, don't hesitate to reach out!

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