Together: Thriving in Ministry and Marriage

by Geoff Surratt, Sherry Surratt, Greg And Erin Smalley (Foreword)

If you re looking for a model marriage manual for couples in ministry,  Together  isn t it. Instead, Geoff and Sherry Surratt invite you to sit down for a conversation filled with candor and laugh-out-loud stories. Does ministry impact marriage? Indeed it does! Based on over thirty years of ministry-plus-marriage experience, the Surratts share useful tips to help ministry couples thrive not just survive. You ll appreciate their insight on topics such
 
When God calls each of you to different ministry areas
When balance seems impossible
When all your conversations are about ministry
When massive changes occur
What success means for a ministry couple
 
Each chapter features discussion questions a couple can enjoy together, along with interview Q&A s featuring various ministry couples. Learn how to steer clear of potential pitfalls so you can thrive in ministry  and  marriage.

250 pages, Paperback

First published April 12, 2016

About the author

Geoff Surratt helps churches across the country in strategic planning, teaching and staff development. Geoff previously led the church planting and multisite ministry of Saddleback Church and served Seacoast Church overseeing their 13 campuses. He has almost 30 years of ministry experience in a variety of roles in local churches, and is the author of several books including The Multisite Church Revolution, The Multisite Church Roadtrip and 10 Stupid Things that Keep Churches from Growing. Geoff lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife Sherry. They have two children and one granddaughter.