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City Light Penang · NEST Family Ministry

The Marriage Course

Whether you've been married six months or 40 years, whether you're in a good place or struggling, The Marriage Course offers practical support to strengthen your relationship — over 7 sessions designed to help you and your spouse grow closer.

The course helps couples to:

  • Communicate more effectively
  • Understand each other's needs
  • Resolve conflict
  • Recognize how upbringing affects your relationship
  • Develop greater sexual intimacy
  • And much, much more…

7 sessions, one topic at a time

Each week builds on the last — here's what you'll walk through together:

  1. 1Strengthening Connection
  2. 2The Art of Communication
  3. 3Resolving Conflict
  4. 4The Power of Forgiveness
  5. 5The Impact of Family
  6. 6Good Sex
  7. 7Love in Action

Running across 4 locations

We're hosting small groups at four locations around Penang. Places are limited at each — register early to secure your spot.

Bayan Lepas Every Friday, 8:00 PM · 7 consecutive weeks 11, 18, 25 Sept · 2, 9, 16, 23 Oct
Gelugor Every Saturday, 4:30 PM · 7 consecutive weeks 12, 19, 26 Sept · 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct
Mainland Every Saturday, 3:00 PM · 7 consecutive weeks 12, 19, 26 Sept · 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct
Tanjung Tokong Every Saturday, 4:30 PM · 7 consecutive weeks 12, 19, 26 Sept · 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct

RM60 per couple

Includes your course journals for both of you, for all seven sessions.

Register as a Couple

We need help!

We need volunteers to help with kids so couples are free to focus on the course. Pick the location and dates that work for you — as many or as few as you're able.

Serve as a Volunteer

Frequently asked questions

How long does each session take?

Approximately 2 hours.

I can't make every session. Is it still possible to attend the rest of the course?

Yes. To get the most out of The Marriage Course we recommend you try to come to every session, but if you do miss one you could always catch up by watching the missed session's episode online (link to be provided). You can then work through it with your journals in your own time. We do not recommend attempting the whole course on your own like this.

Can I invite my non-Christian friend?

Yes, you can. While the course is based on Christian principles, it's designed for couples with or without a Christian faith. We'd love any couple to feel welcome to attend, whether or not they have a Christian faith or any religious faith at all. We're confident all couples will find the course relevant and helpful for their relationship.

Will I have to share personal things with the whole group?

No. Each session includes time to talk, but you'll only ever talk privately with your own spouse at your own table — never with the wider group. What's said between you two stays between you two.

What do I do as a volunteer?

We'll provide a briefing and introduce you to the location host you'll be volunteering with, so you'll know exactly what to expect before your first session.

I have more questions — who do I contact?

Please contact Isaac at wa.me/isaacooi.my.