Christian Marriage: How to Grow Closer to God and Your Mate

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HOW TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD AND YOUR MATE

A Theological and Practical Guide to Christian Marriage

By Dr. Ron Sheveland

PREFACE

What if the greatest threat to your marriage is not conflict—but shallowness? What if the deepest intimacy with your spouse begins not in better communication techniques, but in a deeper communion with God?

In How to Move Closer to God and Your Mate, Dr. Ron Sheveland—pastor, professor, and seasoned shepherd of souls—invites couples into something far richer than a collection of tips and strategies. This course takes you on a profound theological journey into the very heart of what marriage is according to Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, Dr Sheveland explores God’s design, purpose, and covenantal vision for marriage—uncovering its roots in creation, its distortion in the Fall, its redemption in Christ, and its ultimate reflection of the gospel itself.

But this is not merely a theological treatise. Built on a solid biblical foundation, each lesson moves carefully and compassionately into practical application. Participants will learn how doctrines such as grace, sanctification, covenant, and sacrificial love transform everyday realities, including love, respect, communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, forgiveness, and perseverance. The result is a marriage that is not only healthier, but holier.

You will discover how abiding with God is the foundation for a deeper intimacy with your spouse.

Produced with pastoral warmth, scholarly depth, and real-life insight, this course speaks to newlyweds, seasoned couples, pastors, counselors, and anyone who longs for a marriage rooted in Christ. Dr. Sheveland does not offer quick fixes; he offers biblical wisdom. He does not promise perfection; he points you to the Perfector.

If you desire a marriage that reflects the beauty of the gospel…
If you long to grow spiritually alongside the one you love…
If you want your relationship to withstand the pressures of modern culture…

Then this course will guide you step by step—closer to God, and closer to your mate.

This video provides a preface and a third-party review.

Course Features

Lecture 0
Quiz 0
Duration 10 weeks
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 40
Certificate No
Assessments Yes

Ron Sheveland

Dr. Ron Sheveland lives with his wife Jodi in Whitehall, Michigan, USA. They are the parents of two adult children, Luke and Jessica.
Ron is the director of I-Training, a ministry which trains church leaders around the world through international teaching and internet resourcing. His education comes from Cornerstone University, Southwestern Seminary and Denver Seminary. He holds Bachelor of Arts, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degrees.
Ron has pastored churches in Colorado, Michigan and California, and he still often does Interim Pastorates. For a decade, he was the president of Converge Michigan, an association of churches. Ron has served as a church consultant and church planting director, authored books and resources, and traveled to numerous countries doing preaching and teaching.
Please feel free to contact Dr. Sheveland at RonSheveland@gmail.com. His ministry website is www.I-Training.info. There is a place on the website for you to sign up for ministry updates and free resources.