Fall Marriage Conference · Nov 7

Marriage Ministry

Registration is open for our one-day marriage conference with Marcellus & Valerie Bonner of Marriage Investors.

2026 Fall Marriage Conference

Registration is now open! We are kicking off a new marriage ministry this fall, and we are excited to have Marcellus & Valerie Bonner from Marriage Investors lead our one-day conference.

The day is packed with practical insights on building a healthy marriage. We will have refreshments throughout the day, and lunch is provided. We are excited to have you join us, and we are already praying for you.

When: Saturday, November 7, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: USCB Campus, Hargray Building, 1 University Blvd, Okatie, SC 29909
Cost: $30 per person, which covers lunch and resources you will take home.

Marcellus and Valerie Bonner of Marriage Investors, speakers at The Bridge Church Fall Marriage Conference

Meet the speakers

Marcellus & Valerie Bonner

Marriage Investors

Marcellus and Valerie will lead our one-day conference with practical insights on building a healthy marriage.

Marriage Mentors

I once heard a quote that said, "we can learn from mistakes or mentors." That stuck with me. The marriage journey is filled with celebrations, potholes, and much more. Having someone in your corner cheering you on and being there for you makes a huge difference. We as a church want to do just that. We have couples in our church who have walked through a training program with SYMBIS and are committed to walking with couples in our area. This is not marriage counseling, but a chance to do life with people who are seeking a healthy marriage.

How it works

1.Reach out to let us know you'd like to connect.
2.We will set up a time for you to meet with one of our mentors.
3.We will look to see what is best for you. This could look like having meals together to talk about life, walking through the SYMBIS assessment together, or just having someone check in on you from time to time.

Brad and Kelly Childress, marriage mentors at The Bridge Church

Brad & Kelly Childress

Brad and Kelly have been married for 22 years. They both have lived in Ridgeland, SC for the past twenty years. Brad has built a welding business from the ground up and now teaches welding at a local high school. Kelly serves and leads in the insurance business. They have three boys who love to hunt and fish. These two are passionate about being real with each other and walking with people to build a healthy marriage.

Kevin and Austin Graninger, marriage mentors at The Bridge Church

Kevin & Austin Graninger

Kevin and Austin have been married for 15 years. Kevin is from Maryland and Austin grew up in Texas. They met at an early age and have traveled the US as Kevin has served in the Marine Corps for the past 20 years. They have two kids and now live in the Lowcountry. Kevin and Austin understand that life comes with many challenges, but that we are stronger together.

Marriage Resources

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