Be-Connected

Marriage Conference.

A biblical marriage conference that looks beyond simply solving conflict and asks a deeper question: what did God design marriage to become?

Three-day conferenceCourse material includedNext dates to be confirmed
Be-Connected · Marriage Conference
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Covenant · Order · ConnectionMarriage, covenant and practical connection centred on Christ.

Dates to be confirmed.

There is no currently published Be-Connected Marriage Conference date for the remainder of 2026. The conference information remains available so couples can understand Be-Connected before the next event opens.

Marriage, covenant, order and connection.

Be-Connected explores marriage from creation and covenant through the pressures that distort it, and then moves toward practical biblical alignment for husband and wife.

Why this conference?

Marriage can become a place where two people merely manage pressure, roles and expectations. Be-Connected returns to the biblical blueprint and asks what God intended marriage to reveal, produce and protect.

  • Understand covenant and purpose
  • Return to the biblical blueprint
  • Recognise patterns that damage connection
  • Understand godly order without reducing marriage to control
  • Move toward practical alignment and unity

Who is it for?

The conference is designed primarily for couples who want to strengthen, restore or deepen their marriage. Individual event registration information will confirm who can attend and any available attendance options.

UnderstandGod's design
RestoreConnection
AlignPractically
Conference package: Course material/workbook is part of the Be-Connected format. Meals, snacks, venue-specific arrangements and pricing are confirmed with each individual event.

The teaching builds progressively.

Rather than presenting isolated marriage tips, the sessions form one connected journey from purpose and covenant toward practical alignment.

Foundation

  • Let's Talk Marriage
  • Covenant & the Goal of Glory
  • The Blueprint
  • Eden and the Fall

Order & Alignment

  • The Error of Balaam
  • Godly Order — Husband & Wife
  • The Benefits of Order
  • Getting Into Alignment

Pastors Gert & Elsa van der Merwe.

The conference is facilitated pastorally by Gert and Elsa van der Merwe together with the Unbroken ministry team.

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Pastor · Unbroken Ministries

Gert van der Merwe

Pastoral teaching and conference facilitation focused on biblical foundations, covenant, order and practical discipleship.

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Pastor · Unbroken Ministries

Elsa van der Merwe

Marriage ministry and conference facilitation together with the Unbroken team.

What a full weekend can look like.

The programme shows the normal Be-Connected weekend flow. Starting times, catering and local arrangements are confirmed for each event.

Friday Evening

Connection & Covenant
18H00
Registration
18H30
Dinner
19H30
Session 1 · Let's Talk Marriage
21H00
Session 2 · Covenant & the Goal of Glory

Saturday

Blueprint, Order & Alignment
08H30
Arrival
09H00
Session 1 · The Blueprint
10H30
Session 2 · Eden and the Fall
13H30
Session 3 · The Error of Balaam
15H30
Session 4 · Godly Order — Husband & Wife
19H00
Session 5 · The Benefits of Order
20H30
Session 6 · Getting Into Alignment

Sunday

Worship, Word & Ministry
09H30
Worship
10H15
Sunday message
11H15
Cake & coffee
11H30
Open ministry

Practical information for attending Be-Connected.

For questions about fees, attendance options and practical arrangements, visit the Questions & FAQ section or contact us directly.

Bring the marriage conference to your church.

Churches can enquire about hosting Be-Connected locally. We will discuss the format, venue, timing and practical arrangements with the host church.

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