“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:2-3

First Woodway wants to offer you encouragement and resources to help you cultivate a Christ-centered marriage. Whether you are engaged, a newlywed, married with kids, or an empty nester, we’ve got you covered! Check out our events, classes, resources, and more!

First Woodway offers a variety of married life groups for all ages and stages of marriage. Our life groups meet at 8:15 am, 9:30 am, and 11:00 am on Sunday mornings, and some meet weekdays in people’s homes. For more information on Married Life Groups, please visit our Life Groups page.

If you are engaged or looking for pre-marital counseling, we recommend Legacy Family Ministries. First Woodway partners with Legacy, which offers 6-week classes and a weekend-only option to equip engaged couples for the lifelong journey of marriage. For more information or to sign up, click here.

Here at First Woodway, we believe it’s okay to not be okay. Every marriage struggles from time to time, which is why we advocate for both individual and couples counseling when needed. Our staff has a list of local counselors we can recommend, so please reach out to Elizabeth Oates if you are looking for a local counselor.

  • Cherish by Gary Thomas
  • For Men Only by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhan
  • For Women Only by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhan
  • How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich
  • Married Sex by Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta
  • Ready or Knot by Scott Kedersha
  • Rocking the Roles by Lewis and Hendricks
  • Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
  • Sheet Music by Kevin Lehman
  • The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
  • The Kindness Challenge by Shaunti Feldhan
  • The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
  • What Did You Expect? By Paul Tripp
  • What’s it Like to Be Married to Me? by Linda Dillow
  • You and Me Forever by Francis Chan

Meet the Staff

ELIZABETH OATES, Ed.D.
ELIZABETH OATES, Ed.D.Minister of Discipleship: Women + Marriage