By Wanda Griffith

"It's the slow leaks, not the blowouts; it's the grains of sand, not the boulders that cut away at the heart of the family until it crumbles and its members slowly walk away." For years Wallace and Ernestine Swilley have shared what God has been giving them to prevent the erosion of families and build better marriage and single relationships. With this background, and the fact that they have been married over 50 years the Swilleys believe that God has placed them in a unique position to present a message of hope to those desiring better relationships and to those who are hurting or in a broken relationship. This includes single parents, formerly married individuals, and the blended family.

 The Swilleys minister with a passion in local churches, state retreats, and business conventions. In 1965 (after several years of pastoral ministry and 12 years of youth and Christian education work in Georgia and Ohio), Wallace and Ernestine moved into a different phase of their life commitment—marriage and family relationships. Along with their two sons Duane and Mark they recorded eight albums (CDs).  For several years Duane and Mark served as co-host for their own television show that originated from the CBS affiliate WMAZ in Macon, Georgia and included other outlets that covered the South East. The theme of their show was "A Family Reaching Families."

 Wallace Swilley says; "We believe care for the family is not optional--it is a necessity.” Our greatest joy is to see frustration and tension begin to fade as couples and families reach out to each other with love and forgiveness."

 Their ministry has taken them across this country and many nations around the world, sharing their message of HOPE for people every where.

 The Atlanta Journal calls them one of America's foremost marriage and family motivators. They believe there is room for improvement in every relationship. Each secession is concluded with a call for commitment. They are seeing uncommon powerful results in every session.

 It is a daily prayer of the Swilleys for God to sustain and give fresh anointing to pastors in the battle for the survival of the families in their care. Services offered by "New Life for the Family," include:

1. Family Renewal Day. During these Sunday sessions they suggest strategies for successful family living in the 21st century, based on Biblical principles. Most pastors schedule a session during the regular Sunday school hour for adults. This provides sessions on Sunday when most people are available. As a part of Family Renewal Day, they are available on Saturday evening for a time of teaching and fellowship with couples, followed by a time of questions and answers. This is their most popular schedule. 

      2. Seminars. They customize seminars to meet the needs of the people. This can be done in the church, local hotel, or a retreat setting. Sessions can be scheduled for Saturday, 9 am - 4 p.m., followed up with a Relationship Renewal Day on Sunday for churches. 

The3. Business conventions.   The Swilleys have worked with Zig Ziglar and Charles Stanley in business conventions. They have found that when relationships are right production is much higher.