April 17-18th, 2026
Grace Church | Gladstone, MI
Get Ready to Focus on your Marriage!
We’re excited to share that Grace Church will be hosting a Conference with guests Gil and Brenda Stuart on April 17th–18th, 2026! The theme, “Get Your Marriage in Focus,” is designed to encourage, strengthen, and refocus your relationship. We will have a special time on Friday evening focused on the dynamics of blended families. Throughout the weekend, couples will learn practical tools for healthy communication, navigating conflict, and building a thriving marriage together.
Registration Fee:
$65 per couple - Only one registration is needed.
Location:
Grace Church | 528 28th Street Gladstone, MI 49837
Registration Fee:
$65 per couple - Only one registration is needed.
Location:
Grace Church | 528 28th Street Gladstone, MI 49837
The Heart of the Conference
Just like a camera lens, when a marriage is out of focus, even good things can feel blurry, distant, or frustrating. This conference is designed to help couples pause, refocus, and clearly see each other again. It’s about realigning priorities, sharpening communication, and intentionally turning toward one another—so your relationship reflects clarity, purpose, and connection.
Get Ready to Focus on your Marriage!
We’re excited to share that Grace Church will be hosting a Conference with guests Gil and Brenda Stuart on April 17th–18th, 2026! The theme, “Get Your Marriage in Focus,” is designed to encourage, strengthen, and refocus your relationship. We will have a special time on Friday evening focused on the dynamics of blended families. Throughout the weekend, couples will learn practical tools for healthy communication, navigating conflict, and building a thriving marriage together.
Registration Fee:
$65 per couple - Only one registration is needed.
Location:
Grace Church | 528 28th Street
Gladstone, MI 49837
Registration Fee:
$65 per couple - Only one registration is needed.
Location:
Grace Church | 528 28th Street
Gladstone, MI 49837
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,
and all these things will be added to you.
Refocusing priorities brings clarity to your marriage.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,
and all these things will be added to you.
Refocusing priorities brings clarity to your marriage.
The Heart of the Conference
Just like a camera lens, when a marriage is out of focus, even good things can feel blurry, distant, or frustrating. This conference is designed to help couples pause, refocus, and clearly see each other again. It’s about realigning priorities, sharpening communication, and intentionally turning toward one another—so your relationship reflects clarity, purpose, and connection.
Dating, engaged, married, or re-married? This conference is for you!
Get to know Gil and Brenda Stuart
Join Gil and Brenda Stuart, a dynamic husband-and-wife team, counselors and coaches, marriage illustrators, and encouragers. With years of experience, they’ll share proven, practical tools to help you find greater satisfaction and connection in the areas that matter most to your relationship.
This seminar is all about connecting with each other. You’ll enjoy uninterrupted time to talk—yes, really!—to listen, share, and grow together. And yes… we’ll have fun too! Expect moments of laughter, encouragement, and hope as you learn together in a relaxed and engaging environment.
This seminar is all about connecting with each other. You’ll enjoy uninterrupted time to talk—yes, really!—to listen, share, and grow together. And yes… we’ll have fun too! Expect moments of laughter, encouragement, and hope as you learn together in a relaxed and engaging environment.
For more resources, books, and materials visit Gil & Brenda's website GilandBrenda.com
Dating, engaged, married, or re-married? This conference is for you!
Get to know Gil and Brenda Stuart
Join Gil and Brenda Stuart, a dynamic husband-and-wife team, counselors and coaches, marriage illustrators, and encouragers. With years of experience, they’ll share proven, practical tools to help you find greater satisfaction and connection in the areas that matter most to your relationship.
This seminar is all about connecting with each other. You’ll enjoy uninterrupted time to talk—yes, really!—to listen, share, and grow together. And yes… we’ll have fun too! Expect moments of laughter, encouragement, and hope as you learn together in a relaxed and engaging environment.
This seminar is all about connecting with each other. You’ll enjoy uninterrupted time to talk—yes, really!—to listen, share, and grow together. And yes… we’ll have fun too! Expect moments of laughter, encouragement, and hope as you learn together in a relaxed and engaging environment.
For more resources, books, and materials visit Gil & Brenda's website GilandBrenda.com
Conference Schedule
Friday April 17th | 7:00-9:00 PM
Special Friday evening for those in a stepfamily (all are welcome!)
If your marriage includes the beautiful and complex layers of a stepfamily, this night is especially for you.
Come as you are - no perfect stories required.
Come as you are - no perfect stories required.
Saturday April 18th | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Dating, engaged, or married, make space to focus on your relationship. Step away from the noise, enjoy the weekend together, and invest in a stronger relationship.
Conference Schedule
Friday April 17th | 7:00-9:00 PM
Special Friday evening for those in a stepfamily (all are welcome!)
If your marriage includes the beautiful and complex layers of a stepfamily, this night is especially for you.
Come as you are - no perfect stories required.
Come as you are - no perfect stories required.
Saturday April 18th | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Dating, engaged, or married, make space to focus on your relationship. Step away from the noise, enjoy the weekend together, and invest in a stronger relationship.
Accommodations
Terrace Bay Hotel | Gladstone
Whether you’re joining us from nearby or traveling in from out of town, the Terrace Bay Hotel is offering an exclusive discounted rate for conference guests from April 16–20. Simply use the code “MARRIAGE” when booking online or by phone.
We invite you to turn your conference experience into a memorable retreat—unplug, unwind, and savor intentional, refreshing time together in a beautiful setting designed for rest and connection.
We invite you to turn your conference experience into a memorable retreat—unplug, unwind, and savor intentional, refreshing time together in a beautiful setting designed for rest and connection.
Contact Terrace Bay Hotel: (906) 786-7554
7146 P Rd, Gladstone, MI 49837
7146 P Rd, Gladstone, MI 49837
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
Need Childcare? Fill out the interest form.
Accommodations
Terrace Bay Hotel | Gladstone
Whether you’re joining us from nearby or traveling in from out of town, the Terrace Bay Hotel is offering an exclusive discounted rate for conference guests from April 16–20. Simply use the code “MARRIAGE” when booking online or by phone.
We invite you to turn your conference experience into a memorable retreat—unplug, unwind, and savor intentional, refreshing time together in a beautiful setting designed for rest and connection.
We invite you to turn your conference experience into a memorable retreat—unplug, unwind, and savor intentional, refreshing time together in a beautiful setting designed for rest and connection.
Contact Terrace Bay Hotel:
(906) 786-7554
7146 P Rd, Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 786-7554
7146 P Rd, Gladstone, MI 49837
Check out Grace Church's monthly marriage ministry!
Next session begins May 2026
Next session begins May 2026
Check out Grace Church's monthly marriage ministry!
Next session begins in April 2026
Next session begins in April 2026
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Grace Marriage Conference