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The best place to start is God’s Word so we begin our list with scripture passages about marriage and how we as Christians should treat each other. Additionally, we’ve included links to Harvest video resources on marriage.

Bible Passages

  • Song of Solomon
  • Matthew 19:4-6
  • 1 Corinthians 7:2-5
  • Ephesians 5:22-33
  • Colossians 3:18-19
  • Hebrews 13:4
  • 1 Peter 3:1-7
  • Romans 12:9-10
  • 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
  • Ephesians 4:29-32
  • Philippians 2:3-8


Harvest Resources

Below are some additional resources. As always, we encourage you to read, listen to, and view these resources through the biblical lens keeping in mind that authors and hosts are fallible and that God’s Word is our ultimate authority.


Books

  • Cherish by Gary Thomas
  • The Grace Marriage by Brad and Marilyn Rhoads
  • Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
  • Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make by Paul David Tripp
  • Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
  • When Sinners Say I Do by Dave Harvey


Podcasts

  • The Naked Marriage, Dave & Ashley Willis
  • The Fierce Marriage, Ryan and Selena Frederick
  • Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast, Jim Daly


Additional Resources

If your marriage is in a season where you feel you need help beyond these resources you can get connected to one of our Care Connectors by clicking the button below.  From there, click the Request Help link and complete the form.

Harvest Groups Podcast

Helpful conversations about Community and Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) at
Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.
Community Group Leader Podcast
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 1
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 2
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 3
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 4
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 5
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 6
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 7
D Group Leader Podcast
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 1 | Share Your Story
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 2 | Goals and Expectations
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 3 | HEAR Journals and Scripture Memory
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 4 | Accountability and Prayer
Conversation 1 D-Group Multiply Guide | Who, Why, Where?
Bonus Episode 1 | Am I Ready to Lead a D-Group?
Conversation 2 D-Group Multiply Guide | Identifying Potential Members
Bonus Episode 2 | How to Select the Right People for Your D Group
Conversation 3 D-Group Multiply Guide | Inviting Potential Members
Bonus Episode 3 | How to Invite People to Your D-Group
Conversation 4 D-Group Multiply Guide | Celebrate & Commission

Community Group Outreach/Service Ideas

Create homeless blessing bags together, distribute to homeless outreach in area or keep in your car to give out.  

Serve at The Ruth Project either downtown Elgin or at the farm 

Serve together at Feed My Starving Children 

Contact campus ministry team to “adopt” a single mother in the congregation, and provide her with ongoing support (babysitting, groceries, gifts of encouragement)  

Contact local elementary/middle/high school and ask to provide regular blessing baskets to teachers   

Contact local senior/assisted living facility and offer to host a praise and worship night or ongoing Bible study 

Serve at local soup kitchen  

Sign up to serve with Habitat for Humanity  

Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/ 

Contact the Lead Team