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Richard and Christa Clark

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About Us:

We’re Rich and Christa Clark. We strengthen and encourage marriages and families in a culture that’s losing hope.We’re a blended family and thriving couple from Tacoma, WA. After 15 years of volunteering in marriage ministry, we now serve full-time with FamilyLife as local missionaries focused on helping marriages flourish and families grow strong.

Our passion is personal. We were both previously married and walked through divorces we never wanted. We understand the pain and ripple effects divorce can bring — and our boys have felt that story too. That’s why we’re committed to helping couples not only avoid heartbreak, but build resilient, joy-filled marriages. 

Together, we are working to raise up the foundation of many generations, in Jesus’ name. (Isaiah 58:12)


The Gig:

We serve as Weekend to Remember® (WTR) Field Ministry Leaders in the Pacific Northwest. 
There are more than 70 WTR events held nationwide each year. In 2025 alone, over 50,000 people attended — strengthening their marriages and families — and nearly 1,000 individuals made first-time decisions to follow Jesus! 
Each event equips couples with practical tools for everyday relationship challenges and clearly shares the hope of the Gospel. 
It is practical work — and holy work.
As Field Ministry Leaders, we recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams who host these weekend-long marriage retreats in multiple cities across the PNW. Between events, we partner with churches, pastors, and community leaders to build a growing movement of healthy, Christ-centered marriages in our region.
It’s a big mission — and we’re honored to be part of it.


The Vision:

We’re on a mission to see the Pacific Northwest become known for healthy marriages and resilient families — from Boise to Portland to Blaine and everywhere in between. Little pockets of hope grow into movements of encouragement, and those movements become communities where marriages are celebrated, strengthened, and supported. We do this not by force, but by building relationships, walking shoulder-to-shoulder with couples, and pointing them to practical tools and the hope of Jesus at every step.


Get Involved/Partner With Us

1. Prayer- Your prayers fuel this ministry. We believe that behind every strong marriage is an army of prayer warriors covering it.
2. Financial Partnership- As local missionaries, our work is fueled by partners who give generously and joyfully. Your investment helps us bring hope and healing to marriages throughout the PNW.
3. Connections- Know someone passionate about marriages, families, or community impact? Introduce us! We’d love to connect with people who share this heart.

Thank you for considering how you can participate in this important work.


Bonus- What God is Teaching Us Right Now:

Rich- Trust me. You’re going to have to trust me more than you ever have before.

Christa- Mine is a ministry of reconciliation. I died, not ONLY to cover your sin, but to be reconciled to YOU. I want to be near you.

Us- Hold everything with an open hand. Purge expectations, put your hope in ME, I do not disappoint.

Contact:

rich.clark@familylife.com

christa.clark@familylife.com

Website: richandchrista.com

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