What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage | A Conference With Paul Trip

Marriage Conference February 3 – 4 Covenant Life Church

The Family Life Ministry of Covenant Life Church welcomes pastor and author Paul Tripp for a Friday evening and Saturday morning conference on marriage. Join us as Dr. Tripp discusses the beauty of marriage as a reflection of God’s glory as well as the realities of life that threaten to destroy it.

Conference Description

A marriage of unity, understanding and love is not rooted in romance but in worship. It is only worship of God as Creator, Sovereign, and Savior that will lead us to love as we should. Have you ever wondered why some couples reach a place of unity, love, and understanding in their marriages while other couples seem trapped in the same struggles year, after year, after year? The surrounding culture would lead us to believe that a marriage of unity, love, and understanding is rooted in romance. Scripture would rather say that a good marriage is the result of worship.

Does this confuse you? Then this marriage conference is for you. Learn how practical these insights are for the everyday issues and situations of a real marriage; and, learn the practical steps that will help couples know how to get from where they are, to where God wants them to be.

Comments from Previous Attendees

“As a pastor I am always on the lookout for resources that embody both doctrinal precision and practical application. Paul Tripp is consistently faithful to both. This conference has been a blessing both to me and those I serve. Will our marriages be characterized by ministry or manipulation? Will my relationship with my spouse be an expression of worship to God or a casualty of idolatry? The truth presented in these sessions is not always easy to hear but it is profoundly good.” - Todd Pruitt, Teaching Pastor, Church of the Saviour, Wayne, Penn.

“In troubled times, God’s truth deserves a clear voice characterized by uncompromising truth and passionate grace. Paul’s conference presents just that: a clear challenge to examine our hearts based on the Gospel, and a compelling reminder of our own standing in grace, which then pours out into our closest relationships. Thanks to God for His gracious work in Paul’s life and ministry to others desiring to connect the truths of the gospel to daily life.” - Michael Boys, Lead Pastor, Bethel Church of Houston, Tx.

“Paul Tripp’s ministry to our church through the marriage conference, What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage was pure grace. We give thanks for Paul's insightful biblical approach to understanding the essential issues in marriage as well as his humorous and realistic approach to married life. The conference accomplished all that we hoped for by helping our couples center their marriages around the gospel of grace.” - Todd Augustine, Pastor of Congregational Life, College Church, Wheaton, Ill.

Attention Singles — The conference is designed for married couples from newlyweds to 60 years, but you can benefit too! - Read comments from singles who have attended the "What Did You Expect?" conference in the past.

Need Lodging?

Hyatt House Gaithersburg: 10 minutes away; 200 Skidmore Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (301-527-6000)
Marriott Courtyard Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center: 11 minutes away; 204 Boardwalk Place Gaithersburg, Md. 20878 (301) 527-9000
Marriott Courtyard Rockville: 11 minutes away; 2500 Research Boulevard Rockville, Maryland 20850 (301) 670-6700
Marriott SpringHill Suites Gaithersburg: 10 minutes away; 9715 Washingtonian Boulevard Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 987-0900
Comfort Inn Shady Grove: 10 minutes away; 16216 Frederick Road Gaithersburg, Md. 20877 (301) 330-0023

Child Care

We have maxed out our available child care capacity and so ask that you make your own child care arrangements. We are sorry for any inconvenience and hope that you will be able to attend.

Registration

This conference is open to everyone. Registration is $7.50 per person. We hope you will join us!

Directions to the Conference

Covenant Life Church
7501 Muncaster Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Directions and map

Area Restaurants (PDF)

Conference Schedule

Friday Evening: 6:30PM – Doors Open; 7:00PM – Conference Starts; 7:25PM – Session 1; 8:15PM – Break; 8:40PM – Session 2; 9:30PM – Closing Worship
and Ministry
Saturday Morning: 8:30AM – Doors Open; 9:00AM – Session 3; 10:00AM – Break; 10:25AM – Session 4; 11:15AM – Break; 11:30AM – Session 5; 12:30PM – Conference Ends

About Paul Tripp

Paul's book, What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage, is available at PaulTrippMinistries.org.

Paul Tripp is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries, a nonprofit organization, whose mission statement is "Connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life." This mission leads Paul to weekly speaking engagements around the world. In addition to being a gifted communicator and sought after conference speaker with Paul Tripp Ministries, Paul is Professor of Pastoral Life and Care at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas; he is the Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care in Fort Worth, Texas, and has taught at respected institutions worldwide. As an author, Paul has written many books on Christian Living that are read and distributed internationally. He has been married for many years to Luella and they have four grown children.