Join the Arkansas Marriage Challenge today!
Churches and couples throughout Arkansas are stepping up to promote strong marriages during National Marriage Week, February 7–14, 2025.
Strong Marriages Build Flourishing Communities
Discover how your church can transform marriages and strengthen your community.
The Challenge We Face
Marriage is at a crossroads in our culture.
Marriage rates have dropped 65% since 1970. Fewer than 1 in 2 adults are married for the first time in U.S. history.
Children of divorced families face higher risks of:
Divorce is linked to a shorter lifespan due to stress and associated health risks.
When marriages break down, whole communities suffer—but it doesn’t have to be this way.
Why Marriage Matters
Your marriage is worth fighting for. The Arkansas Marriage Initiative (AMI) exists to restore and redeem marriages in Arkansas by God’s power and for His glory.
Outside of our relationship with God, marriage is the most profound relationship there is.
Timothy Keller
What We Do
We partner with churches to strengthen marriages by:
Together, we can reverse the trends, restore hope, and see marriages flourish in Arkansas.
Empowering Churches
Marriage ministry is a missing link in a culture searching for answers. AMI empowers churches with the tools to restore marriages and transform communities.
Starting a marriage ministry can feel overwhelming. Many churches lack tools and support, leaving them stuck and discouraged. With 65 years of experience, our team offers proven training and resources to guide you every step of the way.
Together, we can see marriage restored in our state.
I know of no better way to build strong marriages and families than to do what the Arkansas Marriage Initiative is doing—walking alongside men and women to help them build the marriages they always dreamed of having.
Carl Caton, Founder, San Antonio Marriage Initiative
Next Steps
Take the next step today and transform marriages in your community:
Talk to an AMI Team Member
Learn how your church can get started with marriage ministry.
Attend a Marriage Roundtable
Join other leaders to explore strategies for making an impact.
Launch a Marriage Ministry
Access training and resources to help couples thrive.
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