At FBC Portland, we believe the family is our first mission ground. It is also the biblical position of FBC Portland that marriage involves the union of one man and one woman in permanent sacred commitment. Though various cultures and customs have evolving definitions of marriage, it is God alone who has ultimate authority to determine and describe the marital relationship.

We have listed several resources below for you to discover God’s intention for marriage and the Biblical roles of man and woman as partners in marriage.

MARITAL Resources

30 Ways a Husband Can Bless His Wife - John Trent, PhD

The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God - Timothy Keller

The Mingling of Souls: God’s Design for Love, Marriage, Sex & Redemption - Matt Chandler with Jared Wilson

Family Shepherds: Calling & Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes - Voddie Bauchman, Jr.

If Only He Knew: Understanding Your Wife - Gary Smalley

God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation (2nd Edition) - Andreas J. Kostenberger

Preparing for Marriage God’s Way: A Step-by-Step Guide for Marriage Success Before and After the Wedding - Wayne A. Mack

This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence - John Piper

What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage - Paul David Tripp

Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? - Gary Thomas

Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be - Christopher Ash

Family Driven Faith: Doing What It Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters Who Walk with God - Voddie Baucham, Jr.