Restoring Hope Ministries — Green Bay, WI
Biblical Marriage Counseling & Restoration
Marriage is a covenant, not a contract. Christ-centered biblical counseling for couples facing communication breakdown, betrayal, disconnection, and more — in Green Bay and all of Northeast Wisconsin.
"What God has joined together, let no one separate." — Matthew 19:6
What Is Biblical Marriage Counseling?
Biblical marriage counseling at RHM approaches every couple's situation through the lens of God's design for marriage — covenant, love, mutual submission, and the grace of the gospel. It is not simply communication skills training or conflict management.
We hold the conviction that marriage is a covenant — a solemn promise before God — and that it carries redemptive significance. The relationship between husband and wife reflects the relationship between Christ and His church (Ephesians 5:25-33). This does not make marriage easy, but it makes it worth fighting for.
Our counselors walk with couples in crisis and couples who simply want to grow — because every marriage has room for more of Christ in it.
What We Address in Marriage Counseling
RHM serves couples across the full spectrum — from those in crisis to those wanting to strengthen a good marriage.
The Biblical Foundation of Marriage at RHM
Genesis 2:24
One Flesh
Marriage was God's idea from creation — a one-flesh covenant that mirrors His own triune love. Our counseling is grounded in this original design.
Ephesians 5:22-33
Covenant Love
Husbands are called to love like Christ; wives to respect and submit as to the Lord. We unpack what this looks like in practice — not as a power structure but as a gospel picture.
1 Corinthians 13
Love as a Verb
The love described by Paul is patient, kind, not easily angered, keeps no record of wrongs. Marriage counseling at RHM is a school in this love — for both spouses.
Colossians 3:13
Forgiveness as Foundation
"Forgive as the Lord has forgiven you." True marriage restoration is not possible without the gospel of forgiveness. We teach what forgiveness means — and what it doesn't.
Marriage Services at RHM
Couples Counseling
One-on-one sessions with both spouses together, led by a trained biblical counselor. Addresses communication, conflict, intimacy, and covenant renewal.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Biblically grounded preparation for engaged couples — covering covenant theology, communication styles, expectations, conflict patterns, and God's design for marriage.
Betrayal Recovery
Structured, carefully paced care for couples healing after infidelity, pornography use, or other significant breaches of trust.
Individual Spousal Counseling
When only one spouse is willing or ready, individual counseling still produces meaningful change and may open doors for future joint work.
Marriage Enrichment
Not all couples come in crisis. RHM offers enrichment counseling for healthy couples who want to strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, and align spiritually.
Separation & Discernment
For couples considering separation, RHM provides careful, pastoral guidance — including safety assessment, individual support, and discernment counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a marriage really be restored after infidelity?
Yes — with the right help, genuine repentance, and a shared commitment to the process. RHM has walked with couples through the devastation of adultery and seen marriages not just survive but become stronger than before. We do not minimize the depth of the wound, but we believe in the power of the gospel to restore what was broken.
What if only one spouse wants counseling?
It is common for one spouse to be more willing to seek help. We encourage individual counseling in these situations — it still produces meaningful change, and we have seen one person's growth open the door for a resistant spouse to engage. We never coerce participation.
Is RHM's marriage counseling only for Christians?
No. While our approach is explicitly Christ-centered, we welcome couples of any background who are willing to receive care in that framework. Many non-Christian couples have found RHM's counsel deeply helpful.
How is biblical marriage counseling different from secular couples therapy?
Biblical marriage counseling frames the marriage covenant within God's design in Scripture (Genesis 2, Ephesians 5, 1 Corinthians 13). It calls both spouses to accountability before God — not just each other — and addresses the spiritual dimensions of marital conflict alongside the relational and practical ones.
Do you offer pre-marital counseling?
Yes. Pre-marital counseling at RHM helps engaged couples build a marriage on a solid biblical foundation — covering covenant theology, communication, conflict resolution, expectations, finances, and the gospel picture embedded in marriage.
What about separation or divorce situations?
RHM addresses separation and divorce pastorally and carefully. We do not automatically tell couples to stay together in situations involving abuse, safety concerns, or unrepentant patterns. We seek to walk with both individuals toward what is right, safe, and honoring to God.
Your Marriage Is Worth Fighting For
Whether you're in crisis or simply want to grow — reach out. RHM will walk with you and your spouse toward a marriage that honors God and restores hope.
Serving Green Bay, De Pere, Appleton, Oshkosh, Manitowoc & all of Northeast Wisconsin — in person and via telehealth.
