Who we are
At Elevate & Thrive Together, we believe marriage is a sacred journey meant not merely to survive but to grow, heal, and thrive. In a world where relationships are often strained, rushed, or disconnected, we come alongside couples to strengthen their hearts, minds, bodies, and souls—so they can become the best version of themselves together.
We are a faith-based movement committed to restoring hope and wholeness in marriages through biblical truth, intentional growth, and Christ-centered community. Whether couples are just beginning their journey or navigating challenging seasons, we provide encouragement, tools, and transformational spaces that elevate relationships to new heights.
Our Biblical Coaching Approach
Our guidance is rooted in biblical principles, personal experience, and years of walking alongside couples through real life struggles. While we are not licensed therapists, Edward has served in pastoral ministry and has counseled many couples over the years.
Edward graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies and is currently pursuing his Master's degree. Maribell is also pursuing her degree in Biblical Studies at Moody Bible Institute.
As biblical marriage coaches, our role is to walk alongside couples with spiritual encouragement, practical tools, and a Christ centered perspective on marriage and personal growth. We also value professional counseling and are happy to support couples who may need to work with licensed therapists as part of their healing journey.
Our Story
Edward & Maribell Rivera
Married 33 years | Parents of five | Biblical marriage coaches
We’ve been married for 33 years and are blessed with five amazing children—four are grown (three married, one single) and our youngest is currently in college. Like many couples, our journey has had its share of highs and heartbreaks. We’ve faced real struggles, walked through seasons of deep hurt, and—by God’s grace—we’ve fought to stay together.
Over the years, we’ve invested intentionally in our marriage: we’ve sought individual and couples counseling, gone through the Soul Care program to better support others in our church, and completed resources like AffairRecovery.com and Hope Restored, not only to heal but to be equipped to walk with other couples. We've read countless books, participated in small groups, and attended many marriage conferences—not because we were experts, but because we knew we needed help.
That is why we now serve as marriage coaches, not because we have mastered marriage but because we have survived and experienced God's restoring grace. We’ve learned to lead with transparency, humility, and faith. We desire to help couples elevate and thrive, not through perfection, but by becoming the healthiest version of themselves in Christ, together.
We’re still on the journey. We haven’t “arrived,” but we believe God uses broken vessels to bring healing, and we’re passionate about helping others find hope, strength, and restoration in their own marriages.
If God can restore and strengthen our marriage, we believe He can do the same for yours.
MIssion Statement
To help couples grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally so they become the healthiest version of themselves through faith, intentionality, and unity.
Vision Statement
“A movement of thriving marriages built on Christ, where couples are elevated by grace, equipped with truth, and empowered to thrive together in every season of life.”
Let's Start the Conversation
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