Military Event
Military Marriage Retreat—Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage
with Gary Thomas
Worship Leaders, Niah & Allisha Merrill
August 29-31, 2025
How should the wedding day promise “to love and to cherish” influence the way we treat one another? Cherishing an imperfect spouse directly exemplifies the power of grace and the Gospel message of redemption. In order to keep our marriages safe from the temptation of the Enemy, we must keep our minds on Jesus Christ. Come invite God’s Word into your heart—and your marriage—and “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2, NIV).
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, and as an adjunct faculty member at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. 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 3 times. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 40 years and have been blessed with three adult children and two grandchildren.
Niah & Allisha Merrill
Niah and Allisha Merrill are musicians with a passion to see lives changed by the power of the Gospel. Since 2016, this married duo has been traveling in full-time music ministry, sharing God’s love across the USA and abroad. Niah and Allisha both sing and play several instruments in an uplifting blend of modern and timeless styles.