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To strengthen families by building strong, Christ-centered marriages through biblical marriage mentoring.
Marriage
We believe that marriage is a covenant sanctioned by God to join one biologically born man (husband) and one biologically born woman (wife) in a single, exclusive, holy union. We believe that God created sex to be between a husband and wife, and as a result, all forms of sexual immorality such as adultery, fornication, homosexual/bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and pornography are sinful as they oppose God's perfect design. (Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31-32, Matthew 19:6, Romans 1:26-27, 1Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4, Jude 1:7).
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11.)
We believe in the potential for personal growth and transformation, and we believe that marriages can flourish when guided by biblical principles and practical tools.
Sanctity of Human Life and Gender
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God. From conception, all humans are eternal beings that will live forever. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, those with physical and mental disabilities, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life (Jermiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16, Psalm 127:3, Luke 12:6-7).
We believe God intentionally and purposefully designed each person to be a particular gender as evidenced at birth or at the chromosomal level (when necessary), and that any disagreement with or attempt to change one's biological gender is a form of sexual immorality and is sexually immoral as the oppose God's perfect design (Genesis 5:2, Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13, Jeremiah 1:5).
Final Authority for Matters of Belief and Conduct
The above Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe.
ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Discover a couple who Dared to be Different!
Matt and Pam Loehr, Founders of Dare to be Different, made a significant career shift from corporate roles to answer their calling to full-time marriage ministry. Matt, previously an engineer and operations manager for 18 years, became ordained, while Pam served as a registered nurse for 22 years. Together, they established Dare to be Different, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families through empowering marriages.
Matt and Pam are driven by a shared passion for helping couples build and maintain healthy, Christ-centered relationships. As founders, authors, and mentors, they offer a unique blend of insight and wisdom that resonates with people of all ages.
A key part of the Loehrs' vision for cultivating lifelong marriages is equipping a team of biblical marriage mentors. These mentors provide invaluable support to couples navigating challenges or seeking to enrich their marital journey. Their mentoring approach, grounded in biblical principles, combined with practical strategies, demonstrates its effectiveness through the positive impact on countless couples.
In 2015, Dare to be Different entered into a partnership with Love and Respect to offer a marriage mentoring program like none other. President of Love and Respect, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs has authored several books, including the national bestseller Love & Respect. Emerson and his wife Sarah bring three decades of counseling as well as scientific and biblical research to our mentoring process. They believe in our method of mentoring as deeply as we believe in their message of Love and Respect. Together we offer the best marriage mentoring available, specializing in mentoring for couples in crisis.
Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs
Love and Respect Ministries
