Kimball and Elizabeth Parker

“My husband and I are beyond thankful that we discovered 2remain1 Ministries. Kimball and Elizabeth exemplify God’s design for leadership and stewardship in a marriage. Kimball does an excellent job of directing men on how to be Godly leaders in their homes while ensuring that Elizabeth’s highly valuable opinions are included in the counseling process. Our marriage is growing with God’s guidance via 2remain1 Ministries and we couldn’t be happier with the developing results.”

“I don’t think there’s anything more important than our walk with Jesus, other than salvation, so having biblical counselors to come alongside your marriage, the closest representation of Christ’s relationship with His church, is of both earthly and eternal significance. Kimball And Elizabeth maintain Christ at the center of every session, every lesson, every prayer, and every discussion. Whether your marriage will be saved or not is ultimately in God’s hands, but there is no one better to walk the path with you than 2remain1 ministries. I don’t know who I would be or where my heart would sit without their counseling, but my walk with Jesus wouldn’t be as good as it is and my focus would 100% be in the wrong place. Don’t walk, run to them for help. This isn’t just counseling for them, it truly is a ministry and you will feel it right away.”

“Kimball and Elizabeth were exactly the type of counseling my wife and I were looking for. They have poured much into our relationship in and out of the counseling sessions. They have a deep regard for the scripture and use that to bring the truth of the Bible into our day to day lives as we learn to Love God well and love each other well.”

“My husband and I have been seeing Kimball and Elizabeth Parker at 2remain1 Ministries for nearly 3 months now, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. As a husband and wife counseling team, they bring a unique perspective and understanding to marriage counseling that has been transformative for us. What we appreciate most is their Christ-centered approach. Rather than focusing on who’s right or wrong in a variety of matters, they consistently point us back to Jesus and biblical principles. This has helped us see our marriage through an eternal perspective and has drawn us closer to each other and God. Outside of our sessions, we’ve experienced several personal revelations while working through the materials they’ve provided. The Lifework assignments have been particularly impactful, helping us process and apply what we’re learning in meaningful ways. If you’re looking for Christian marriage counseling that is truly rooted in Scripture and focused on restoration, we highly recommend 2remain1 Ministries. Kimball and Elizabeth have been a blessing to our marriage.”

“Kimball and Elizabeth are everything that my wife and I hoped for in biblical counselors, and more! We had specific things we wanted to work on in our marriage, but through their counseling we learned that there was a much bigger and more awesome purpose for our marriage than to just what we had in mind. You will not regret working with them, and if you choose to work with them, PLEASE use the resources they give you, so good!”

“My wife and I have been blessed to expereience the wisdom, knowledge and teaching of God through two wonderful people, Kimball and Elizabeth! As my wife and I being from two widely different backgrounds, but a love to seek Him, they spoke and provided content with biblical ways to see marriage from a lense that seeks to forgive, and a new way of understanding His grace. "Iron sharpens iron" was exactly what it felt like -- no easy way to say it. But anything good that lasts is not made by mere effort or little time! There are no short cuts in being a husband or father who loves like how God loved. And to receive encourgament from these two -- Kimball and Elizabeth -- of how you are doing in marriage is taken with immense gratitude! They seek a marriage and want other to experience marraige in how it ought to be. We have met with these two leading up to our engagment, during our engagement (pre-marital -- attended our wedding), and as a married couple. You will receive a wealth of resources and guidance to develop a beautiful marriage! I could not recommend these two enough! We thank you both deeply.”

“In a time of extensive, discouraging marriage crisis, Kimball and Elizabeth were randomly recommended to us by an acquaintance. I am now very certain of two things — that there was nothing random about that recommendation and that I’m not sure our marriage would have survived without the wisdom, help, encouragement, accountability and resources we found with 2remain1. We’ve done extensive counseling before, but this was different — not a self-focused, improve-your-communication, know-your-needs approach, but instead, a Christ-centered, recognize your sin, run to the Cross-approach, seasoned with much practical, actionable advice from a couple I’m so happy to say have become trusted mentors in our lives. (The thoughtful, extensive resources they’ve compiled alone were worth so much beyond what we’ve invested.) Kimball and Elizabeth stood for us when we weren’t sure our relationship could withstand the tests it was under. If you’re even CONSIDERING pursuing counseling, let this be your not-random sign — schedule that initial consultation and pray about continuing further. Your marriage is worth fighting for, and fighting well requires training well. We highly recommend 2remain1!”

“So grateful for Elizabeth & Kimball! They have so much theological depth but also hearts of gold! The homework was helpful yet took some time. They know their stuff and are patient and kind. One practical thing we have employed is our quarterly marriage getaway. This year of marriage is our sweet 16 and we just got back from our best trip together since our honeymoon. Marriage is such a gift and an awesome way to display Christ and the Church. Yet, it takes work. We all have the idols in our heart...mine was Pickleball. We are grateful they have been working with us to keep Christ at the center and see good gifts as gifts not "gods". We plan to keep meeting with them as a proactive measure to continue to help our marriage flourish.”

“I truly can’t say enough about how much of a blessing 2remain1 Ministries is, and has been, to myself and my marriage!!! No matter which stage of relationship you’re in (dating, engaged, married) it’s never too late or too early to learn about, grow in and be joyful in God’s wonderfully and carefully crafted design for marriage! Elizabeth and Kimball are more than equipped and willing in every way to meet couples where they’re at and to provide biblically based tools to help them build, or re-build, their foundation on Christ alone. My husband and I have had regular check-in’s with Elizabeth and Kimball since we entered into our marriage over a year ago now and have learned SO MUCH about God’s goodness and how we can apply the gospel to each and every area of our marriage (and lives, in general) to glorify Him and to live according to His purpose for our lives! I can’t recommend 2remain1 enough to any couple looking to discover how Jesus always has more hope, more grace, more truth, more love, more forgiveness, more purpose, more healing, more joy, more freedom, and more goodness in His design for your life and marriage!”

“My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth and Kimball for a few months as we worked through a handful of life challenges while we were expecting our first baby. My wife and I were both raised Christian, but Kimball and Elizabeth graciously guided us to think in a very different Gospel-centered way that we both hadn’t done before. This has allowed us to put into practice better loving each other while putting Christ first. Their wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and speaking truth in Gospel centered love is amazing, and we highly recommend 2remain1. On top of that, we consider them both friends who genuinely care about our lives. Thank you both so much.”

“Such an amazing ministry! The leadership to focus on the gospel instead of your own imperfections or your spouses is such a powerful and impactful way to lead to healing. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this ministry no matter where your relationship is. Whether your relationship seems irreparable or if you’re doing great and would like to refresh and renew the fire 2remain1 Ministries is relevant and purposeful. The Holy Spirit is truly leading this ministry!”

“My wife and I met with Kimball and Elizabeth 3 times before our wedding and 3 times after it. They helped tremendously with preparing our hearts, minds, & souls with what a God-honoring, loving marriage should look like. They have an incredible talent & love for what they do that can only be explained by the Holy Spirit working through them. We were so blessed to have them speak into our lives and be a safe place to work through literally anything and everything that we needed to. I wouldn’t recommend any other Christian marriage counseling in the valley.”

“Kimball & Elizabeth are awesome! We’ve enjoyed and learned so much from their counseling. They showed us biblically how to better know, understand and love each other through connecting the Gospel to every situation and preaching it to ourselves in order to see that our issues are minuscule in comparison to the love that Jesus has for us. We were at a point in our marriage where we would wake up and wonder what we were going to argue about that day. It’s so different now. We now laugh and enjoy each other every day and have grown closer to God as a couple. Thank you again Kimball & Elizabeth!”

“We can’t say enough good about 2remain1 Ministries! … From the very first session, Kimball and Elizabeth pointed us to the gospel. They provided a safe and non-judgemental environment to share our struggles and pain. They lovingly helped us uncover the areas of our hearts that were out of alignment with our love of the Lord, and that were consequently sabotaging our marriage and our love for one another. … Without reservation, we would encourage any Christian couple in a marriage that isn’t flourishing to seek help from Kimball and Elizabeth and 2remain1 Ministries.”

“2remain1 ministries is exceptional! My husband and I would highly recommend. Kimball and Elizabeth work as a team, offering sound Biblical guidance and support for marriage. They are sensitive to the Holy Spirit and are humble and empathetic listeners. Each week they gave us several sound Biblical resources to help us grow together as a couple and in our relationships with the Lord. We continue to reference these resources today. We are so thankful for the referral we received from a dear friend to seek them out. Our weeks of counseling with them were time and resources well spent.”

“2remain1 Ministries has been some of the best advise, most comprehensive and spiritual counsel I have ever experienced. They have enriched my marriage and my personnel walk with God. You will not regret it!”

“We were pleased with the ease of scheduling and the overall experience. I believe their expertise and knowledge is a valuable asset to the East valley. We have recommended others to 2remain1 and are happy that we sought help. Finding counselors with similar values is extremely important.”

“It is hard to put into words the many ways that Kimball and Elizabeth have changed not only our marriage, but also our personal ways of thinking. God has truly and dramatically saved our marriage!! We are so thankful that He used the Parkers as His instruments in doing so. … The homework has surprisingly been a huge source of help and comfort! … We are so very thankful to the Lord for bringing them into our lives and for their genuine love for us and willingness to walk with us through the most painful season of our marriage.”

“So very thankful for Kimball & Elizabeth with 2remain1 Ministries! … Kimball & Elizabeth are very gentle but passionate in helping couples find healing through a gospel centered approach to marriage. It’s been a difficult, challenging and BEAUTIFUL journey we wouldn’t trade for anything. … They lead in such humility, empathy and truth. … We highly recommend them to anyone who may be in desperate need, to those who are looking for a marriage ‘tune up’.”

“Thank you Kimball and Elizabeth for your acceptance of us, our situation, our flaws, and our relationship. You have modeled Christ in this way. And thank you for your knowledge and tools. No one thing made all the difference; it was many small changes over a long period of time. That being said, you both were certainly a part of our healing journey. We had a lot going on the last 2.5 years, but the hardest thing through it all by far was the dischord in our relationship. It is with joy in my heart that I can honestly say life has continued to change and be so difficult, but our love has never been stronger, so praise the Lord! Now we live in a new country and my husband is once again deployed, but with the hope of Christ in my heart, and a deep love and appreciation of my husband, each day is filled with new joys.”

“Marriage has been a real challenge for my husband and me and throughout the 45 years we have sought counseling numerous times. While we learned many things in counseling that have been helpful, the sin in our hearts was not addressed and we repeatedly found ourselves in conflict again. Kimball and Elizabeth are teaching us to apply the gospel to ourselves, putting us in deep relationship with Jesus while eliminating pride, anger and arrogance. We consciously address who it is we worship – the Kingdom of Jesus or the Kingdom of me. At this point in my life, I was willing to just settle for peace in our marriage – I never expected to develop a deep, loving relationship with my husband as we are in the process of doing. As we work on “our homework” each day we grow in our marriage and in our love for the Lord. The Parkers have introduced us to a world of wonderful resources that are really enriching our lives. I could not have imagined this gift that God has given us. Who would have thought there was hope after 45 years! Thank you Father.”

“I have held off writing a review for a few months after completing the program, so I can truly speak to my experience. I am beyond grateful for the time spent with Elizabeth and Kimball. Not only have I continued to grow in my faith, but was able to find a strength in myself and my marriage that I didn’t know I had. I am forever grateful for the support, guidance, and love they have shown my husband and I. Even when I was at my worst they showed me grace and continued to push me to be a better version of myself. I am still a work in progress but now feel I have the tools to navigate the challenges thrown my way. I thank God for Elizabeth and Kimball and the work God has called them to do”

“Kimball and Elizabeth are an excellent, godly resource for marriage. I cannot thank them enough for teaching us what a God centered marriage looks like and what God’s design for marriage is. Everything discussed comes straight from God’s word, they truly use the bible as the manual for marriage! … Thank you guys so much for allowing God to use you to encourage and strengthen marriages.”

“My experience of Kimball & Elizabeth’s marriage is up-front, close, and personal, and of many years' duration. I have worked with them, for them, and around them, when they were fresh, and when they were tired. These are human people with human challenges. I’ve seen them support each other in Godly ways that show up in rubbing a spouse’s feet at the end of a rough day where it was tough to stay sweet to others and each other. I’ve seen them watch out for each others' best interest constantly , making sure of such simple things as physical nourishment and such complicated things as financial stewardship. Their marriage is strong because Christ is at the center of it, and missteps and wrongs are constantly redeemed--there is always forward movement, always the effort to move back to peace and connection. The longer I am around them, the more I admire and respect them. While I am not married, I have been the beneficiary of their counseling expertise over and over again.”

“We came to Kimball & Elizabeth for help during our 2nd year of marriage. Kimball & Elizabeth don’t take sides, rather, helped us understand our identity in Christ, what is ruling my heart, and how to recover God’s design in the details of marriage, communication, roles and conflict.”

“Kimball & Elizabeth are experts and dedicated yet flexible for your unique situation. They helped me replace knowledge with wisdom. They helped me think spiritually first and tamp down my selfishness. They validated my hurt and my thoughts yet showed me how I was creating hurt and instability in my marriage. I am now on a life long trajectory to please my Savior through being a better husband and father. For all the guys-guys out there lay down your pride, seek to view yourself and your spouse as Christ sees you. You will never regret investing in your marriage or your own personal spiritual growth by spending time with Kimball & Elizabeth!”