Help a Couple Find the Hope They Need
Your guidance can be the turning point. Refer a couple to Hope Restored and connect them to Christ-centered, clinically informed marriage intensives designed for breakthrough.
How to Know When to Refer a Couple
When a couple’s struggles go beyond what your church can support on its own, Hope Restored is here to partner with you. Learn the key signs that indicate when a referral may be the most loving and wise next step.
Refer a Couple
Submit a referral through our secure online form. Our Hope Restored intake team will follow up with the couple directly and guide them through next steps with care and discretion.
Pastor Toolkit Downloads
Access ready-to-use PDFs for Sunday announcements, small group materials, referral guides, slides, and promotional resources to help communicate Hope Restored clearly in your ministry context.
How to Know When to Refer a Couple
As a pastor, you’re often the first person a couple turns to when their marriage is in crisis. But some situations require specialized, therapeutic care beyond what can be addressed in pastoral counseling or church programs alone. You may consider referring a couple when:
- They repeat cycles of conflict or emotional shutdown
- Trust has been broken (affairs, secrecy, or betrayal)
- Communication is consistently unsafe or unproductive
- One or both spouses feel hopeless or checked out
- Divorce has been mentioned or initiated
- Weekly counseling hasn’t led to meaningful progress
Referring a couple to Hope Restored isn’t stepping away from ministry it’s partnering with highly trained licensed therapists who can help them stabilize, heal, and return stronger to your care.
Pastor Toolkit Resources
To support you in shepherding couples through crisis, our Pastor Toolkit provides everything you need to share Hope Restored in your church. Whether you’re preparing a Sunday announcement, leading a marriage class, or speaking with a couple privately, these resources are designed to make communication easy, clear, and on-brand.
Included Tools:
- Printable bulletin insert
- Sunday service slide (PowerPoint/ProPresenter)
- Announcement scripts for video or stage
- Email templates
- Social media graphics
- Official logo files & brand guidelines
- Referral process overview PDF
Frequently Asked Questions for Pastors
What happens after I submit a referral?
Perfect for couples seeking a focused restart. In three days, you’ll unpack key communication barriers, rediscover emotional safety, and begin practical tools for rebuilding trust.
Will I remain involved in the couple’s care?
Perfect for couples seeking a focused restart. In three days, you’ll unpack key communication barriers, rediscover emotional safety, and begin practical tools for rebuilding trust.
Is this program biblically based?
Perfect for couples seeking a focused restart. In three days, you’ll unpack key communication barriers, rediscover emotional safety, and begin practical tools for rebuilding trust.
What if the couple can’t afford an intensive?
Perfect for couples seeking a focused restart. In three days, you’ll unpack key communication barriers, rediscover emotional safety, and begin practical tools for rebuilding trust.
How do I communicate this option to my congregation?
Perfect for couples seeking a focused restart. In three days, you’ll unpack key communication barriers, rediscover emotional safety, and begin practical tools for rebuilding trust.
Questions About Referring a Couple? We’re Here to Help.
If you’re unsure which center best fits your needs or want to ask about upcoming dates, our team is here to help. Call or schedule a consultation to discuss your next step toward healing.
