by Rev. Michael W. Grewe | Sep 17, 2026 | Clergy Corner |
Clergy Corner: For Pastors & DeaconsIn marriage preparation, couples often expect to learn information.What they may not expect is to learn how to listen.Yet listening is one of the most important skills in married life.Not simply hearing words, but listening...
by Rev. Michael W. Grewe | Aug 20, 2026 | Clergy Corner |
Clergy Corner: For Pastors & DeaconsOne of the realities of parish ministry is that many couples do not fully realize the weight of married life until after the wedding.During engagement, hope is high and the future often feels exciting and full of...
by Rev. Michael W. Grewe | Jul 16, 2026 | Clergy Corner |
Clergy Corner: For Pastors & DeaconsMany engaged couples want to appear “ready.” They want to give the impression that things are going well and that they have everything figured out.Yet beneath the surface, many are carrying questions they have never spoken...
by Rev. Michael W. Grewe | Jun 18, 2026 | Clergy Corner |
Clergy Corner: For Pastors & DeaconsOne of the most important gifts we can offer engaged couples is helping them understand that marriage is not simply a relationship milestone or a wedding ceremony.Marriage is a vocation—a sacred calling from God.Many couples...
by Rev. Michael W. Grewe | Dec 16, 2025 | FOCCUS® News & Updates, Featured |
FOCCUS News & UpdatesWinter Launch Edition Welcome to the Winter Launch Edition of FOCCUS® News & Updates. We’re grateful for the thousands of clergy, facilitators, diocesan leaders, and marriage ministry teams who serve couples with generosity and faith. Your...
