ABOUT US

Changing the culture of marriage.
Bringing together couples, churches, and leaders to strengthen marriages through practical support, mentorship, and shared resources.

Changing the culture of marriage.

Bringing together couples, churches, and leaders to strengthen marriages through practical support, mentorship, and shared resources.

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A COLLABORATIVE MOVEMENT

The Central Coast Marriage Collective is a collaborative movement of churches, leaders, and couples working together to strengthen marriages.

Many churches want to prioritize marriage but lack the staffing, scale, or infrastructure to sustain it.

The Collective bridges that gap by providing shared resources, training, and events that any church can access.

Together, we’re building a network where couples can find help and churches can support marriages with confidence.

Equip Churches

Build sustainable marriage ministries

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Support Couples

Provide real help for marriages at every stage

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Develop Leaders

Equip mentors to guide and support couples

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What the Collective Provides

Real support for real marriages.

From immediate help to long-term pathways, the Collective makes it easier for couples to find support and for churches to walk alongside them.

Find trusted resources right away and connect with real support within days.
Date nights, gatherings, and an annual marriage conference that creates space to reconnect.
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Simple frameworks for premarital preparation, discipleship, and mentoring.
Training and support for mentors and church leaders.
Churches, counselors, and leaders working together instead of separately.

WHERE IT STARTED

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A joyful couple at the beach with the woman giving the man a piggyback ride during sunset.

After decades of pastoral ministry and marriage mentoring, Curt and Rhonda Hamner saw a pattern.
Churches wanted to support marriages but lacked the resources to sustain it. Couples were looking for help but didn’t know where to turn.
Rather than creating another isolated program, the vision became something bigger. A collective that would unite churches, strengthen leaders, and create clear pathways for couples.
That vision became the Central Coast Marriage Collective.

Curt and Rhonda Hamner, founders of Central Coast Marriage Collective, smiling together indoors and leading marriage ministry for couples and churches

MEET CURT & RHONDA HAMNER

Curt and Rhonda have spent over four decades investing in marriages and more than 25 years in pastoral and marriage ministry.

Curt served as a pastor for 23 years before stepping into full-time marriage ministry. Together, they’ve coached, taught, and walked with couples across the country and internationally.

A GROWING REALIZATION

Through their work with churches, couples, and national marriage initiatives like the Community Marriage Initiative (CMI), they began to see a pattern.

Churches were eager to invest in marriages but often lacked the structure, staffing, or resources to sustain it. At the same time, couples needed help, but finding the right support wasn’t always clear or accessible.

Through their marriage ministry, Between Two Trees, they saw this play out again and again. What started as hands-on work with couples pointed to something larger. A connected, local movement that could equip churches and create clear pathways for couples across the region.

That vision became the Central Coast Marriage Collective.

TODAY’S VISION

Today, their focus is building a unified, sustainable approach to strengthening marriages.

They believe marriage is more than a relationship. It is a foundation for spiritual growth, family stability, and generational impact.

Our Board & Partners

A growing network of leaders, churches, and partners committed to strengthening marriages across the Central Coast.

Curt & Rhonda Hamner

Married 48 years, Curt and Rhonda have spent over 25 years pioneering marriage ministry initiatives. As founders of Central Coast Marriage Collective, they carry a deep passion to see marriages strengthened across the region. Their work reflects a lifelong commitment to building a lasting legacy of healthy, thriving relationships.
Ron & Cathy Midyett

Married 35 years, Ron and Cathy bring seasoned wisdom and steady leadership to CCMC. Ron serves as Treasurer and is a retired CEO from Dole Produce. Cathy mentors with The Master’s Program Women’s Ministry and and has a background in physical therapy. Together, they are committed to strengthening marriages through guidance and care.
Eric & Angela Czaja

Married 18 years, Eric and Angela are U.S. Army officers based at Fort San Luis Obispo. They oversee the GOAL (Grazing Open Air Lab) program, equipping military veterans for careers in agriculture after service. Passionate about marriage ministry, they lead the re|engage program at Atascadero, investing deeply in couples and community.
Erik & Michelle Lindgren

Married 13 years, Erik and Michelle are experienced leaders in re|engage and active members of Grace Bible Church. Michelle serves in Preschool Ministry, while Erik is a pilot with United Airlines. Together, they are dedicated to building strong, Christ-centered marriages in their church and beyond.
Todd & Shannon Rickenberger

Married 30 years, Todd and Shannon have faithfully invested in marriages for over two decades through mentoring in the Atascadero community. Todd is CEO of a regional irrigation company, and Shannon serves in leadership within an international agricultural business. Their shared passion is helping couples grow in lasting, healthy relationships.