When Churches Unite Around Strong Marriages, Everything Changes
Join the Arkansas Marriage Challenge this February 7-14, 2026
Marriages Struggle in Isolation
In 2022, Arkansas had the highest divorce rate in the nation.
Right now, couples across Arkansas feel stuck and alone in improving their marriage.
Pastors feel overwhelmed trying to help marriages in crisis.
Couples shouldn’t have to figure out marriage alone. They need practical support and know where to find it.
And churches need resources and community to provide that support.
That’s what the Arkansas Marriage Challenge does.
What is the Arkansas Marriage Challenge?
The Arkansas Marriage Challenge is a statewide event through the Arkansas Marriage Initiative happening February 7-14, 2026. During that week:
- Couples take one simple step to strengthen their marriage
- Churches offer marriage enrichment events and support
- Communities across Arkansas make marriage a priority
When couples know where to turn for help and churches provide it, we change the story of marriage in our state.
THRIVING
COUPLES
GROWING
CHURCHES
FLOURISHING
COMMUNITIES
Pastors: You Can Help Marriages Thrive
As a pastor, you’ve got a lot on your shoulders. You see marriages struggling and wish you could do more to help.
The Arkansas Marriage Initiative partners with churches across the state to build comprehensive marriage ministries. We help church leaders provide practical marriage support that leads to healthier and happier marriages.
The Marriage Challenge gives your church a practical way to start strengthening marriages right now, with ready-to-use resources, coaching, and a community of churches doing the same.
Here’s How It Works
Step 1: Join the Arkansas Marriage Challenge (February 7-14, 2026)
Step 2: Commit to one of three options:
- Host a community date night
- Offer a marriage class or workshop
- Provide marriage check-ups
Step 3: Receive ready-to-use resources, coaching, and support immediately
Couples: Your Marriage is Worth It
Marriage is rewarding but hard. You’re doing your best, but you could use some help.
The Arkansas Marriage Initiative connects couples across the state with church-based marriage ministries equipped to help couples thrive.
The Marriage Challenge is your next step toward a stronger marriage and a community that supports you.
Here’s How It Works
Step 1: Join the Arkansas Marriage Challenge (February 7-14, 2026)
Step 2: Choose how you want to participate:
- Attend a community date night
- Register for a marriage class or workshop
- Get a marriage check-up
Step 3: Connect with ongoing marriage support
Who’s Behind This?
The Arkansas Marriage Initiative (AMI) is part of CityChurch Network of Arkansas, which has connected, coached, and collaborated with 300+ churches over the past 25 years.
Our team brings over 65 years of combined experience in marriage ministry—providing coaching, resources, and support to help churches strengthen marriages across our state.
We went through a season where every day we heard about a new couple whose marriage was at risk. We didn’t have a plan. It became overwhelming. With AMI’s help, we formed a marriage discipleship team. Since then, we’ve been able to invest in couples and minister to those who have reached out. Now, some of those at-risk couples are plugged in and serving in our church!
Pastor Nick Calaway, Holland Chapel Baptist Church, Benton
Together, we’re mobilizing churches to strengthen marriages in every corner of Arkansas.
Questions?
We’re here to help.
Talk to an AMI team member today.
Jason Ancarrow
Phone: 281-460-5522
Email: [email protected]
