Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale Until June 29, 2026
Your marriage was built for more than survival.
Marriage Summit 2026 is an exclusive, three-day transformational experience on Hilton Head Island for 50 couples who are done settling and ready to build the marriage they were called to live.
Some marriages survive.
Yours was built to thrive.
You did not say your vows to endure.
You said them to build — a life, a family, a legacy that outlasts you both.
But somewhere between the promises and the present, things get complicated.
Distance creeps in.
Patterns form.
The marriage you dreamed of feels just out of reach.
Marriage Summit 2026 exists for the couple who refuses to settle.
Who still believes their covenant is worth fighting for and is ready to do the work on one of the most beautiful islands on the East Coast.
This is not a conference.
This is a covenant moment.
Three days designed to change everything
This is a premium, intimate, all-in experience.
Teaching that goes deep.
Counseling that gets real.
Space to breathe, connect, and rediscover each other — all set against the backdrop of Hilton Head Island.
50
COUPLES ONLY
Intentionally small.
Every couple in the room matters.
3
TRANSFORMATIONAL DAYS
Celebration, deep work, and sacred renewal.
4
EXPERT VOICES
Pastoral wisdom and licensed clinical insight, together.
Three Days. One Island
Thursday, September 10 | Arrival
Covenant Kick-off Party
You arrive as strangers.
You leave as a community.
An evening of celebration — DJ, dancing, and the kind of joy that reminds you why you chose each other. This is where the weekend begins.
Friday, September 11 | The Work
Covenant Intensive Sessions & Island Date Night
Main stage teaching and facilitated breakouts that go to the roots — conflict, communication, intimacy, generational patterns, and what it really means to build a covenant marriage that lasts.
And then… the island is yours.
Step away from the structure and into the evening together — dinner, the water, the stars. No agenda. No pressure. Just you and the one you chose.
Saturday, September 12 | The Renewal
Covenant Renewal Ceremony
The most sacred moment of the weekend.
Couples stand together — before God, before witnesses, before their own legacy — and renew the covenant that started everything.
You will leave different than you arrived.
Voices you can trust
Four leaders.
Two couples.
Pastoral depth and clinical expertise — working together to give your marriage what it needs.
Dr. Dexter Howard
PASTOR, AUTHOR & LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT
Co-founder of Howard International Ministries and lead pastor of The Restoration Place Church in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Howard carries the weight of Kingdom vision and the warmth of a shepherd who has walked with couples through every season.
Genette Howard
PASTOR, AUTHOR & WIFE CLASS FOUNDER
Founder of the Wife Class movement, author of Wise Women Build, NC real estate broker, and entrepreneur. Genette speaks with the authority of a woman who has done the work — in her marriage, her ministry, and her legacy.
Dr. Carlos Todd, PhD, LCMHC
CONFLICT & ANGER MANAGEMENT EXPERT
A nationally recognized expert in conflict and anger management with doctoral training in Conflict Management and over 25 years of clinical experience. Founder of MasteringConflict.com and Couples Fight School, Dr. Todd helps couples move from gridlock to genuine growth — with practical tools that create lasting change.
Natasha Pemberton-Todd, LCMHC-S
LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR
A licensed counselor supervisor with over 20 years of experience as a speaker, facilitator, and clinician specializing in women’s and family issues. Natasha creates the kind of grounded, safe space where real conversations — and real healing — can finally happen.
Marriage Summit is for the couple who still believes
You believe your marriage is worth investing in.
You believe your children deserve to inherit a legacy of love, not just a lesson in survival.
You believe God’s design for covenant marriage is real — and you want to live it, not just describe it.
You are not in crisis — or maybe you are, and you are finally ready to address it.
Either way, you belong in this room.
This is for the couple who wants to stop surviving their marriage and start building the one they were called to have.
Limited to 50 couples.
Reserve yours now.
When this room is full, it is full. There is no waitlist, no overflow room, and no second chance at the early bird rate after June 1.
EARLY BIRD — ENDS JUNE 29
$599
Per Couple
Full three-day experience — all sessions, breakouts, kick-off party, island date night, and covenant renewal ceremony.
REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 29
USE COUPON CODE: EARLYMS26
STANDARD RATE
$699
Per Couple
Available after June 29 until capacity is reached.
The full experience — at the standard rate.
Note: Hotel accommodations are separate from the summit registration fee and booked directly by each couple.
Rooms in our block are limited — we recommend booking as soon as you register.
Rest well.
The island awaits.
We have arranged a room block at our host hotel so you can focus on what you came for — your marriage.
Accommodations are steps from the event venue, with all the beauty of Hilton Head right outside your door.
Host Hotel
The Sonesta Resort
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
Our host hotel has been selected to match the premium standard of the summit itself — beautifully appointed rooms, resort amenities, and the kind of setting that invites couples to exhale, reconnect, and truly be present for the weekend.
Room Block: Reserved exclusively for Marriage Summit 2026 attendees
Dates: September 10–12, 2026 (check-in Thursday / check-out Sunday)
Rate: Special group rate — details provided upon registration
Note: Hotel accommodations are separate from the summit registration fee and booked directly by each couple. Rooms in our block are limited, we recommend booking as soon as you register.
Hotel Information:
The Sonesta Resort - Hilton Head Island
130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
BOOK YOUR ROOM
Make the most of your island weekend.
Rooms in our block are limited.
We recommend booking as soon as you register to secure your preferred accommodations.
Hotel details & booking link sent upon registration
Align your brand with
a covenant community.
Marriage Summit 2026 is an invitation-only gathering of 50 high-value Christian couples committed to
building thriving marriages and generational legacies.
If your brand, product, or service speaks to this community — we want to hear from you.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Covenant Partner
Premier brand alignment with the entire Marriage Summit 2026 experience.
Your name is woven into the event from promotion through the closing ceremony.
Includes:
Prominent logo placement •
On-site brand presence • Stage mention • Social media features •
Email list exposure
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
Legacy Partner
Meaningful brand visibility throughout the event weekend, connecting your product or service to couples invested in building something lasting.
Includes:
Logo placement on event materials • On-site presence •
Social media acknowledgment • Program recognition
VENDORS
Summit Vendors
Are you a business whose product or service would enrich the Marriage Summit experience?
We welcome aligned vendors to be part of this premium weekend.
Ideal for:
Gifts & keepsakes • Books & resources • Wellness & beauty • Photography • Jewelry • Kingdom-aligned businesses
Ready to be part of something meaningful?
Premier brand alignment with the entire Marriage Summit 2026 experience.
Your name is woven into the event from promotion through the closing ceremony.
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