Ministry List of The Association of Marriage and Family Ministries

Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment

POB 21374
Winston-Salem, NC 27120
USA

Website: http://www.bettermarriages.org/

Contact(s)

Reneé Colclough Hinson

Phone: 1-800-634-8325

Fax: 1-336-721-4746

Purpose

Building better marriages through training and certifying leader couples

Description

The Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment began in 1973 under David and Vera Mace. Reneé Colclough Hinson, Ph.D., was named Executive Director of A.C.M.E in May 2002. They are located in North Carolina. This is a national program with chapters across the United States. They offer several types of events as follows. The Marriage Enrichment Retreat lasting for a weekend with 6-8 couples present. Workshops are held within the local community and last for a weekend but can accommodate 100 people. Growth Groups are another concept held within a local community, often on a weekday evening for several weeks for five or six couples. Generally, the series has a specific focus, such as Growth in Marriage for Newlyweds, Communication Skills, etc. Marriage Enrichment Group (MEG) consists of five or six couples meeting monthly in their homes for a year or more for marriage enrichment dialogue and exercises. Leadership may be by a facilitator couple or rotated among member couples. Marriage Enrichment Program or Seminars (including ACME Chapter Meetings) are open to the public, including both couples and singles. Usually lasts one and a half to three hours with a program including both educational and experiential content. The Marriage Enrichment Conference is sponsored in a public facility by state, area, national, or international ACME or co-sponsored with other groups. Conferences usually last one to three days, are open to the public, and may include large groups of couples. The program includes speakers, workshops, and continuing education for leaders. The Marriage Enrichment Festival / Rally follow the same outline but also include celebratory activities. Finally, the Leadership Training Workshop is usually held in a conference or retreat facility and lasts from 4 to 41/2 days Open to a maximum of eight married couples (per trainer couple) who want to bring marriage enrichment experiences to their community. It is led by an experienced, certified ACME trainer couple. The Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment is an international, non-profit, non-sectarian organization whose purpose is to promote better marriages by providing enrichment opportunities and resources that strengthen couple relationships, increase intimacy and enhance personal growth, mutual fulfillment and family wellness.

Ministries

Couples in Leadership

Marriage Ministry

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