Come to the Table Ministry

03/07/2026

From Rubble to Resilience

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, it wasn’t just concrete and steel falling into the water—it was the routines of a community.

In relationships impacted by betrayal and infidelity, there’s a similar sense of collapse. The trust that once carried you both suddenly crumbles, leaving emotional wreckage that ripples through families and friendships.

But a collapse is not the end of the story. Just as a bridge is painstakingly reconstructed with patience and expert care, your relationship can be rebuilt into something even more resilient and beautiful than before.

At our upcoming Bridge to Intimacy Conference, we provide the "blueprints" for:
1. Acknowledging the devastation.
2. Understanding the impact on your partner.
3. Committing to the painstaking work of "Building Anew."

It is time to move from the shockwaves of devastation to the power of redemption.
🗓️ Date: March 20-21, 2026📍 Location: Faith Bible Church, Mechanicsville, MD 🔗 Register Now: Link in Bio

03/07/2026

The roadmap to healing is here. 📍
We are officially 2 WEEKS AWAY from the 2026 A Bridge to Intimacy Conference and we couldn't wait any longer to share what’s in store! The dynamic duo of Dr. Jake Porter and Dr. Barbara Steffens have curated 9 powerful sessions designed to guide you from the pain of the past toward a restored future.

Swipe through to see our full session lineup! ➡️

The Sessions:
1️⃣ Remembrance & Mourning
2️⃣ Specialized Breakouts: "What’s Next?" (Men) & "How Will I Ever Heal?" (Women)
3️⃣ Boundaries and Honesty
4️⃣ Grieving Together
5️⃣ Spiritual Breakouts: "Where Are You, God?" (Men) & “Where Were You, God?” (Women)
6️⃣ Honest Communication
7️⃣ Navigating Relapses & Slips
8️⃣ Live Q&A
9️⃣ Moving Toward a New Identity: Individually and Together

Time is running out to secure your spot! Join us in just 14 days for a weekend of transformation.
✨ Register now at the link in our bio

03/05/2026

The schedule is here! 🗓️

The A Bridge to Intimacy Conference is a powerful two-day experience designed to help individuals and couples move from betrayal and brokenness toward healing and restored connection.

Over these two days you’ll experience:

• Teaching from Dr. Barbara Steffens and Dr. Jake Porter
• Men’s and women’s breakout sessions
• Practical tools for betrayal trauma recovery
• Integrity-driven healing practices
• Live expert Q&A
• A supportive community of people on the same journey

📍Faith Bible Church—Mechanicsville, MD
📅 Friday: 12:30 PM – 9:15 PM
📅 Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

This conference is designed for men, women, couples, singles, divorced or widowed individuals seeking healing and hope after betrayal or unwanted sexual behaviors.

✈️ Nearby Airports
• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

🏨 Nearby Hotels
• Hilton Garden Inn Solomons
• The Inn at Leonardtown
• Spark by Hilton California Lexington Park
• Avid Hotel Lexington Park – California
• Holiday Inn Express - California

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation.
It happens when truth, grace, and community meet.

Reserve your seat today! Link in comments to register 👇

03/05/2026

"Will images of what I’ve done and looked at ever go away?"

Whether you are the one seeking restoration or the partner navigating the trauma of discovery, the "mental loop" of betrayal is one of the heaviest burdens to carry.
The good news? There is a clinical and spiritual path to healing those triggers.

At this year’s A Bridge to Intimacy Conference, we are making sure you have direct access to the experts. Our Interactive Q&A sessions are designed to bridge the gap between "knowing" and "healing." This is your chance to ask the hard questions you’ve been carrying and get clinical and faith-based insights into trauma recovery.

Join us and our guest speakers, the dynamic duo of Dr. Barbara Steffens and Dr. Jake Porter, for two days of deep-dive sessions, breakout groups, and the chance to get your specific questions answered in a safe, grace-filled environment.

Event Details:
🗓️ Friday & Saturday, March 20-21, 2026
📍 Mechanicsville, MD (In-person)

Don’t stay silent in your struggle. There is hope, there is a community waiting for you, and there is a way forward.
👇 Register today at the link in the comments!

03/03/2026

Looking for a way to find hope, healing, and deeper connection?

The “A Bridge to Intimacy” Conference is only a few weeks away! If you’ve been navigating the difficult journey of betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, or the desire to rebuild a marriage on biblical truths, this is a space created specifically for you.

Join Come to the Table Ministry on March 20–21 for two transformative days of:
✨ Inspiring speakers and practical, faith-based guidance.
✨ A community of people who truly understand your walk.
✨ Real tools for healing your heart, mind, and soul.

There is no hope in silence. Come to the table and experience the renewal you’ve been seeking. See you there!

🗓 When: March 20–21, 2026
📍 Where: Mechanicsville, MD
🔗 Register here: https://www.tableministry.com/events/a-bridge-to-intimacy-conference/

From inspiring speakers to practical advice on living the Christian life, the Come to the Table Conference has it all.

03/01/2026

We’re just 4 weeks away from the Bridge to Intimacy Conference!

This year’s theme: Intimacy Reimagined. Healing from betrayal, addiction, and broken trust doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. 💛

Live teaching from Dr. Jake Porter & Dr. Barbara Steffens

Men’s & women’s breakout sessions

Q&A and practical tools for healing

Last year we had participants from 21 states + Canada — this is for anyone committed to growth & hope.

📅 March 20–21 | Faith Bible Church
💻 Register now: tableministry.com

03/01/2026

Grief isn’t something to skip over.
As Dr. Barbara Steffens reminds us, “Grief has gifts to give us, if we don’t jump over it.”

Grief is physical.
Grief is emotional.
Grief is spiritual.

And when betrayal or broken trust has marked your story, learning to identify and move through that grief is where healing begins.

That’s why Come to the Table Ministry's "A Bridge to Intimacy Conference" isn’t just another event — it’s a space to slow down, name what you’re carrying, and process it with guidance from trusted experts and the support of people who truly understand.

In person.
In community.
With practical tools for grieving well and reconnecting deeply.

And it’s only a few weeks away.

If you’ve been trying to push past the pain… this is your invitation to walk through it — and discover the gifts waiting on the other side.

Register today and join us. 💛 Link to register below in comments

02/28/2026

Discover how shared prayer can transform your marriage in our latest blog post, "When Two Pray as One: How Prayer Deepens Marital Intimacy." This insightful piece highlights the importance of rebuilding trust and emotional connection through prayer. Join us for the Bridge to Intimacy Conference on March 20-21 for expert guidance and community support. Let's embrace healing and intimacy together!

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02/28/2026

Healing ✦ Hope ✦ Connection

Ready to rebuild trust, deepen relationships, and find healing? We are only a few weeks away from the annual Bridge to Intimacy Conference! Join us for a transformative 2-day experience with compassionate teaching, practical tools, and a supportive community.

Featuring:
• Sessions on betrayal trauma, emotional regulation, and relational recovery
• Insight from expert speakers Dr. Barbara Steffens & Dr. Jake Porter
• Breakouts for men and women
• Interactive Q&A and hands-on healing tools
• A safe space for couples and singles to grow

📍Faith Bible Church – Mechanicsville, MD
📅March 20–21, 2026
👉Register today! Link in Bio
✨Hope starts where silence ends.

02/26/2026

So many people think intimacy is just physical.

But real intimacy requires truth, trust, safety, vulnerability, and empathy — and most of us were never taught how to build that.

That’s why the Bridge to Intimacy Conference exists.

Whether this is your journey, your partner’s, or someone you love may need your support someday, this weekend can equip you with clarity, tools, and hope.

Many who attend say one weekend feels like a year’s worth of therapy.

Register now at tableministry.com

02/26/2026

Truth isn’t just a moral choice—it’s a neurological necessity. 🧠

Did you know that lying and truth-telling actually wire your brain differently? In this clip, Dr. Jake Porter breaks down the powerful neuroscience behind our words.

While lying might offer a "short-term win" to avoid conflict or discomfort, it keeps the nervous system in a state of high alert and isolation. On the flip side, truth-telling rewires the brain for genuine connection. It leads to:
✅ Regulation: Calming the nervous system.
✅ Integration: Bringing the mind and heart back into alignment.
✅ Long-term Safety: Building the only foundation where intimacy can actually grow.

If you want to dive deeper into the science of healing and the path to restoration, you don't want to miss our expert-led sessions at the A Bridge to Intimacy Conference.

🗓 March 20–21 | Mechanicsville, MD
The conference is only a few weeks away! Space is filling up—secure your spot at the link in our bio. 🔗

02/24/2026

Your environment is stronger than your intentions.

If you keep returning to the same place, with the same people, and the same triggers — nothing changes.

But when you change your surroundings, you change your outcomes.

Growth isn’t just internal.
It’s environmental.