Join a united voice for Marriage across New Zealand on Sunday 13 September. One Sunday, One Message, Nationwide impact.
Every year, Marriage Week New Zealand (Sept 13–19) provides an opportunity to champion the beauty and covenant of marriage across our nation. We believe a national shift begins in the local pulpit – which is why we are focusing our impact on Sunday, September 13th. We are calling 300 pastors to act as a collective catalyst, preaching a Gospel-centered sermon that empowers your congregation to move from simply valuing marriage to becoming champions for the health and holiness of the home.
The Gideon Strategy: 300 Voices, One Nation
This isn’t just a marketing campaign or a “fill-the-calendar” initiative. We believe the state of marriage in New Zealand requires more than a natural effort – it requires a spiritual shift. Just as God used Gideon’s 300 to achieve a victory that only His hand could claim, we believe He can use a dedicated core of leaders to spark a national movement. It’s not about the size of the army, but the strength of the One who leads it.
We are looking for 300 Pastors across Aotearoa to stand in that same spirit of unity and obedience.
The Trumpet & The Torch
Gideon’s men didn’t carry traditional weapons. They carried trumpets and torches hidden inside clay jars. We believe this is the blueprint for Marriage Week New Zealand 2026:
The Trumpet
The Proclamation: On Sunday, September 13th, 300 voices will sound simultaneously across the country. By preaching a Gospel-centered sermon on marriage, you are sounding a "clear note" that pierces the cultural noise and restores God’s vision for the family.
The Torch
The Presence: Once the jars were broken, the light shone bright. By hosting a marriage event or resource - and listing it on the national MarriageWeek.org.nz hub - your church becomes a local torch. You are showing your community that hope isn’t just a theory; it’s a visible, accessible light in their own backyard.
It’s time to move past ‘business as usual.’ We aren’t looking for every church to just check a box; we are looking for the 300 who believe that when we stand together in unity, the ‘Midianite’ spirit of divorce and isolation in our nation must retreat.
Will you be one of the 300?
An invitation to IMPACT.
An invitation to
IMPACT.
The strategy is simple, but the stakes are high
When 300 voices speak the same truth on the same day, the impact isn’t just additive – it’s exponential. We invite you to take your place among the 300 to anchor Marriage Week New Zealand 2026 in the Gospel and sound the trumpet from your pulpit. By committing to this one Sunday, you aren’t just preaching a sermon; you are participating in a nationwide restoration of God’s design for the family.
What You're Saying Yes To:
(The Commitment)
- Sound the Trumpet: Join 300+ voices across Aotearoa by proclaiming a bold, Gospel-centered vision for marriage from your pulpit on Sunday, September 13th.
- Ignite the Local Torch: Commit to being a point of light in your community by pointing your people toward hope, growth, and the redemptive power of Jesus.
- Engage the National Marriage Survey: Invite your people to participate in the National Marriage Survey, helping us gather the data needed to better serve the marriages of our nation.
- Stand in Unified Strength: Take your place alongside a strategic network of hundreds of pastors, all striking the same chord for the health and holiness of the New Zealand family.
How We Equip The 300:
(The Support)
- The Proclamation Kit: A ready-to-use sermon framework and media assets (video bumpers, slides, and outlines) to help you sound the trumpet with excellence.
- National Insight: Exclusive access to key findings from the National Marriage Survey to help you speak directly to the real-world needs of your people.
- The "Torch" Map: Your church will be featured on the national MarriageWeek.org.nz interactive map, connecting local couples to your ministry.
- The Ministry Accelerator: Immediate access to the Level Up Your Marriage Ministry Guide to help you sustain the momentum long after Marriage Week ends.
- Full Support, Zero Cost: All resources, media, and strategic support are provided by FamilyLife at no cost to your church.
That’s it. One Sunday.
One focused moment.
Nationwide impact.
That’s it. One Sunday. One focused moment. Nationwide impact.
Join the 300 Pastors Network
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What happens next?
What
happens
next?
- You receive the Level Up Your Marriage Ministry Guide.
- We confirm your church details.
- You’re added to the participating churches map.
- Sermon resources and survey insights are sent closer to Marriage Week.
- A FamilyLife team member connects if you’ve requested a call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All resources and support are provided at no cost.
Absolutely. You’re free to use, adapt, or build from the outline and notes provided.
Many churches align their existing plans with the Marriage Week focus.
Yes. Anyone preaching that Sunday may register.
We encourage participation during Marriage Week where possible even if you can’t make it your Sunday service, you can register your Marriage Week event here [link]
Join the 300+ Pastors Network for Marriage Week New Zealand!
Preach on Sunday, 13 September 2026, and help strengthen marriages across NZ.
