SYMBIS

START YOUR JOURNEY WITH SYMBIS!

Every great marriage starts with a strong foundation. SYMBIS—Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts—is a proven, faith-based tool that helps couples prepare for a lifetime together. Whether you are dating, engaged, or already married, the SYMBIS assessment gives you a personalized look at your strengths, challenges, and growth opportunities. Guided by trained mentors at The Crossing, you’ll gain practical tools, biblical insight, and a deeper connection with each other and with God.

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SYMBIS CLASS

The SYMBIS class is a 4-week group study offered three times a year. Join other couples from The Crossing as you gain insights into yourself and your relationship while you connect with couples in a similar life stage. Next SYMBIS class will be April 2026.

SYMBIS ASSESSMENT

For those seeking an alternative to our structured class setting, you can opt to take the assessment and meet one-on-one with a mentor.

Discover the depth and personalization of the SYMBIS assessment. Gain invaluable insights into your relationship dynamics, including communication styles, conflict resolution strategies, financial approaches, and much more. Following the assessment, you'll be paired with a skilled marriage mentor to guide you through interpreting and applying your results as a couple.

SYMBIS Assessment

Meet Our Marriage Mentors

Austin & Harmony Abercombie

Have been married since 2003 and are raising two teenagers. They believe strong marriages are built on faith, honesty, and love, and look forward to encouraging other couples to grow together in every season.

Vince & Jennifer Antonucci

Have been married since 1994 and raised two children. With different personalities and love languages, they’ve learned to grow together in faith and enjoy helping other couples strengthen their marriages.

Derek & Marlee Beauchamp

Have been married since 2003. They believe strong marriages are built on faith, honesty, and love, and look forward to encouraging other couples to grow together in every season.

Dallas & Amanda Bloss

Have been married since 2002 and are raising three children while serving in the Air Force. After years of moves and challenges, they’ve seen God’s faithfulness and love encouraging other couples through church and small groups.

John & Jamy Cochran

Have been married since 1977 and have two grown children. After years of global moves and ministry, they’ve learned that standing firm together in faith strengthens marriage, and they love mentoring other couples through life’s seasons.

Gary & Stephany Crawford

Have been married since 1980 and are blessed with four children, 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. They serve faithfully at The Crossing and love mentoring couples, drawing on decades of marriage, ministry, and life experience.

David & Karen Diers

Have been married since 1985 and are parents of four. They’ve learned to embrace their differences while serving in ministry and love mentoring couples through retreats, small groups, and other opportunities to grow strong, lasting marriages.

Tyler & Stephanie Hanson

Have been married since 2011 and are raising two children. They credit trust, communication, and God for a strong marriage and love helping couples grow closer to each other and to Him through mentorship and practical tools.

Azim & Sarah Jessa

Have been married since 2004 and are raising teenagers. Their faith in Jesus has guided them through challenges, and they love mentoring couples, leading small groups, and celebrating life together through travel and community.

Rob & Gail Key

Have been married since 1991 and met in college. They’ve built a marriage grounded in love, kindness, and truth, and enjoy mentoring couples to discover practical tools and principles for a strong, lasting relationship.

BJ & Jackie Kopka

Have been married since 2018 and are now empty nesters. Through blending families and life’s challenges, they’ve grown in faith and love, and enjoy mentoring couples to build strong marriages grounded in God’s plan.

Loran & Brenda Lichty

Have been married since 1989 and met in high school. They prioritize communication and mutual support, and love mentoring couples through small groups and one-on-one guidance to help marriages flourish.

Brian & Lorna Travis

Have been married since 2016 and met through Singles Ministry at The Crossing. They enjoy hiking, RV adventures, and mentoring couples, sharing practical tools and guidance that have strengthened their own marriage.

Dan & Alissa Ward

Have been married since 1991 and are parents of two. They’ve built a marriage on grace, service, and communication, and enjoy mentoring couples with humor, wisdom, and practical guidance to strengthen relationships.