Military Event
Military Marriage Retreat—Sacred Marriage
with Gary Thomas
Worship Leader, Michael O'Brien
February 13-15, 2026
Do you view your marriage as an act of worship? Even in difficult seasons, God can use your relationship with your spouse to help you grow in holiness—leading to deeper happiness for both of you. His Word is filled with practical, powerful teaching on marriage. Dive into the Bible and grow closer to your beloved and to Christ as you cultivate your “love for one another” (John 13:35, NKJV).
Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas is an award-winning author and speaker whose focus is bringing people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of more than 20 books which together have sold two million copies and been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People; Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?; The Sacred Search: What If It’s Not About Who You Marry, but Why?; and the Gold Medallion award winner Authentic Faith.
Gary currently serves as the teaching pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. His speaking ministry has led him to speak in all 50 states and nine different countries, as well as on numerous national television and radio programs, including multiple appearances on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today.
In his spare time, Gary enjoys running and has completed 14 marathons, including the Boston Marathon three times. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 40 years and have been blessed with three adult children and two grandchildren.
Michael O'Brien
With more than 32 years in full-time ministry, Michael O’Brien enjoys frequent opportunities to lead worship and perform concerts at churches and conferences throughout the United States. The former lead singer for the group NewSong, he garnered several number one singles during his time with them and during his solo career. Michael has recorded 11 solo projects, the latest being “All I Have is Christ”, featuring duets with his four children. He has been married to his wife Heidi for 37 years and has 6 grandchildren.