Hello Potential Marriage and Family Mentor,

First, I want to say thank you for your willingness to consider investing in the lives of others. We believe that the most significant life change occurs in the context of authentic relationships.  Our goal is to promote healthy interaction between mentor and mentee couples in the spirit of II Timothy 2:2 (“reliable men… qualified to teach others”).  Our ultimate goal,  however, is not just to build strong marriages and families, but to equip couples to make a difference in our culture (including their families) by living out their faith—authentically and intentionally.

The primary focus of our ministry will be couples preparing to marry (or remarry), couples wanting to move from ‘good to great’, crisis intervention and those who are new parents.  Mentoring is such a powerful way to come along side couples because it is positive, encouraging and non-confrontational.

Please be assured we are not looking for perfect marriages (they don’t exist!).  We seek couples who are authentic and transparent, and who have relied on Jesus Christ to grow them through their journey and are willing to share that journey with others (II Corinthians 1:3-4).

Pantano Christian Church has adapted with permission a marriage mentoring model developed by Eric and Jennifer Garcia (Scottsdale Bible Church and AMFM).  I am thankful for their incredible giftedness and spirit of generosity.

Thanks, again, for your willingness to allow God to use to make a difference in the lives of others.  I pray God will richly bless you.  I look forward to serving with you.

Jeff Parziale
Marriage Pastor
Marriage Mentor Application