Ted Cunningham is the founding pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Branson, Missouri. He is the co-founder of Two Ignite and co-creator of Tripfire.com. Tedis a speaker with the Smalley Relationship Center and has co-authored three books with Dr. Gary Smalley: The Language of Sex, From Anger to Intimacy and As Long As We Both Shall Live. He has been a guest on Focus on the Family, Life Today and Moody Radio.
Ted met his wife Amy on a blind date at Liberty University and determined to marry her that night. Although he didn’t ask her that night, she said "yes" to his proposal a year later. Now married for 13 years, they both lovetaking roadtripsand boating on Table Rock Lake with their 2 kids, Corynn (6) and Carson (4).
Ted is a graduate of Liberty University and Dallas Theological Seminary. He is a bandwagon Chicago Cubs fan, although he won’t admit that again until they are in the playoffs.
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A Word from Dr. Gary Smalley
“Ted Cunningham is my friend, pastor, and trusted colleague. He is passionate, gifted and a quite humorous communicator. I have asked him to join me at my conferences as we encourage couples together. I believe that Ted is going to be a leader and much needed voice for healthy marriages in the next generation.”
Speaking Topics

Gary & Ted's Latest Release

- Accelerate Your Marriage: This is not your ordinary marriage seminar. This fast-paced, high energy event helps couples strengthen their communication and conflict resolution. It's kind of like simple marital skills on steroids. Learn how to connect heart to heart, increase intimacy and discover the hidden marriage manual of your mate. You will be amazed at how much you learn about each other.
- From Anger to Intimacy: Unresolved anger is like drinking poison expecting the other person to get sick. Some drink this poison a sip at a time. Others drink it by the gallons. You don’t have to live with anger towards your mate anymore. This series walks a couple through the stages of anger, how to break the cycle, take responsibility, and overcome the roadblocks to forgiveness. (This series is based on the book co-authored with Dr. Gary Smalley, Regal 2009)
- The Language of Sex: For some, the topic is taboo. Others find it repulsive. Those willing to market and exploit it make millions. The Christian Church has largely gone silent on the issue. Some have bought into the myth that sex is only to be discussed between a husband and a wife, yet while sex is sacred and the marriage bed should be guarded, the topic of sex must be discussed if it’s going to truly be honored and protected. God is not afraid of the topic of sex. Did you know that God has given us more instructions about sex than He has about parenting? The Bible provides more instruction and guidance for how to make a baby than for how to take care of one! God has given us sex as a gift and it’s one to be thoroughly treasured, celebrated and enjoyed. This series does just that, it celebrates marital sex! (This series is based on the book The Language of Sex co-authored with Dr. Gary Smalley, Regal 2008)
- Helping Your Mate Win Every Argument: During a conflict, either you can force others to agree with your position or you can provide them with an experience of being heard and understood. When you validate someone, you don't argue about what he or she is saying; instead, you seek first to understand. If you are able to validate someone, he or she should walk away with a very clear message: "My opinions, needs, and feelings are valuable."
- The Key to Your Preschooler’s Heart: These sessions explore the preschooler’s heart, four basic types of parenting, ways we close down the preschooler’s heart, six ways to reopen the heart, basics of discipline, and three powerful ways to motivate your preschooler.
- Great Parents, Lousy Lovers: This is a fun presentation which provides practical steps for mom and dad on how to remain passionate lovers during the child raising years. Most couples take on parenting with great anticipation. We prepare ourselves by reading books, taking classes, and visiting the doctor at each stage of the pregnancy. Fun, sleek vehicles are traded in for more practical ones. Priorities change. Furniture is rearranged. For all of the joy and preparation of becoming new parents, there is one thing we never prepare for: THE VACUUM OF INTIMACY. This occurs when the pace of parenting outruns the marriage.
What Others Say ...
"Ted was AWESOME!! I can't even begin to thank you enough for recommending him to me for our retreat! We were all sooo blessed! I was just going through the evaluations and every one of them were raving about Ted! He brought the perfect balance of serious and humor...truth and grace. I am confident that everything he shared throughout the weekend will bring encouragement, hope and healing to every couple that attended." Caren Wolfe, Cornerstone Fellowship Church
"Ted was amazing, he has an incredible gift of communication, of sharing his heart and bringing to life the principals that were taught, his transparency and honesty were refreshing and pulled me into his world and how feelings and reality work." DNA of Relationships for Couples, Conference Attendee
"Ted was excellent, knowledgeable, funny and God-centered. The information was very applicable and biblical. Thank you!" Conference Attendee
"Ted packs a mighty hard punch in a velvet glove of humor." Jane Josephs, San Diego
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