Our role can change the rate of divorce. Mannoia added, inspiringly, ''The character of the Kingdom of God is uniquely defined in marriage. Marriage was the first relationship manifestation of the Kingdom of God. It epitomizes those principles better than any other. Finally, he concluded, ''If we don't get marriage right, we will miss the Kingdom of God.
Marriage is interdependent, mutually submissive, transparent.
I am an historian. It is clear we do not give attention to marriage counseling. There is no literature which gives pastors resources. We are very decentralized. Our churches are independent and autonomous.