Pick a book you would both enjoy. Read it separately during the week and then discuss it over dinner. Spend an evening at home with your favorite music and a jigsaw puzzle. Go camping in your back yard. Over dessert, present your gifts and explain why you chose them.
Time is precious and money can be tight in the ministry.
But a little creativity and planning can go a long way in keeping the spark in your marriage. Rent a model of your dream car especially if it's a convertible and ride into the country-side with a picnic lunch or dinner. Go to the symphony or another favorite concert and top off the evening with a dinner at your favorite restaurant, a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or an overnight stay at a nice hotel in town. If you live in a rural area, you may enjoy a night in a nearby city. If you live in a city or suburbs, get out into the country.