What is the MAP?
MAP stands for Marriage Adventure Program^_TM - Unique marriage preparation and enrichment programs combining effective Bible-based counselling with interactive outdoor adventures. There are currently two different MAP programs: MAP - The Adventure Begins_^TM premarriage weekend and MAP - The Adventure Grows_^TM marriage enrichment weekend.

Why MAP?
The epidemic of dysfunctional marriages, broken homes and divorce is taking a heavy toll on the lives of individuals and their families across the nation. The MAP was created to try to address this problem in an effective new way.

What?	MAP - The Adventure Begins^_TM is a unique marriage preparation program combining effective Bible-based counseling with interactive outdoor adventures. The basic goals of the program are to: Provide excellent, Biblically-based pre-marriage counseling by employing experts in marriage and general counseling. Provide fun, challenging, safe and purposeful outdoor adventures that will promote good communication, cooperation, patience, understanding, teamwork, perseverance, encouragement, support and success. Provide an environment to foster effective learning and growth in a relaxing and inspiring place, away from distractions, where God can also speak through His creation.
Where?	Frontier Lodge in the amazing Rocky Mountains near Nordegg, Alberta.
When?	The next MAP - The Adventure Begins^_TM weekend is March 12-14, 2010.
Who?	For engaged or “pre-engaged” couples who want to get the best start they can on the marriage journey. There is a maximum capacity of 12 couples per weekend.
How much?	$195/person +GST (includes food, lodging, counseling and programming)

Program Highlights

Learn the Biblical basis for healthy marriage and family relationships
Discover key principles to address communication, expectations, faith, finances, sex, careers, goals, leisure time, hobbies, family, friends and parenthood
Experience victory over challenges and build a greater sense of self-worth
Understand possible risk factors to prepare for a healthier future
Learn appropriate coping skills for future marriage and life challenges
Achieve greater oneness and bonding through shared experiences – with your spouse-to-be and with other couples
Get guidance for future steps to take to build your relationship

This will be accomplished through...

Presentations, as well as group and couple’s sessions
Rock climbing! *
Ice climbing! *
Canoeing! *
Rappelling!
Orienteering!
Beautiful mountain scenery!
Lots of Fun!

* depending on the season

For more information, please contact us.

**Note: You will need to register each participant separately.

ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE

Print Mail/Fax Registration (PDF)

Print Mail/Fax Registration (DOC)

Our Mission:
"Using God's wilderness to reach, teach and train youth and adults for Jesus Christ."