empowering
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Meet the
We are Todd and Twila Shertzer; certified relationship coaches and husband and wife of 30 years.
Devoted2one is an extension of who we are and we truly believe that God has a good plan and purpose for your relationship, no matter where you might find yourself on the journey. Keep reading to find out more about our personal story and how Devoted2one came to life!
Although nothing ever physically happened, there was yet another issue taking a toll on our marriage. All of these events had a significant impact on our relationship and put us into crisis mode, suddenly needing to figure out how to move forward.
First, Twila had to make a decision; would she stay and work it out? Or would she leave? Thankfully, she chose to remain committed and we started down the hard road of forgiveness and reconciliation.
However, in the midst of trying to find her own healing, Twila had to find an escape of her own, which led her to spend money in order to cope with Todd’s failures. Now there was another “thing” to figure out and again put a stress on the marriage.
We are so thankful that our story does not end here.
All of these events and the rebuilding of trust through forgiveness and reconciliation took the better part of 5 years. These were very formative years for our marriage and the future ministry as we watched the Lord move in and through us – transforming us from the inside out.
It’s no secret that relationships come with difficulty and obstacles, but we believe that healthy, thriving, Christ-centered relationships are attainable and our own story is proof of that fact.
We met at a very early age; Twila was 14, just entering high school, and Todd was 16, about to be a junior. From that summer on, we spent a lot of time together. You could say our relationship was a bit bumpy – breaking up and getting back together 3 different times before finally tying the knot in 1995.
After getting married we led a fairly normal life – we worked, enjoyed time with friends and each other, bought our first home, and started our family. Everything seemed “picture-perfect” from the outside, but we were far from it.
Ten years into marriage, Todd confessed a hidden pornography addiction that had begun as a child. At this same time, he lost his job and found himself in a dark depression. Soon after, another issue rose to the surface when it was discovered that Todd was emotionally connected with another woman.
OUR personal STORY
It was early in these years that He led us very directly to Jeremiah 29:11-13. He showed us that no matter what we’re facing, He still has good plans for us to discover as we seek Him. Twenty years later, this truth still impacts everything we do!
The road we’ve walked hasn’t been an easy one, but now we enjoy a thriving marriage and a deep faith that have only been possible with God. Now it’s our greatest passion and privilege to empower healthy relationships at every stage, from dating to engagement to marriage, from a deep well of experience and God’s abundant mercies.
We pray our story encourages you – whether you’re dating, engaged, or married – to trust that God has a unique plan and purpose for your relationship. We would love to help you discover what that is and pursue it!
OUR MINISTRY JOURNEY
Relationship coaching started long before the official launch of our ministry. Although we did not realize it at the time, everything we had been through as a couple was preparing us to connect with couples and encourage them in their relationship journeys.
At first, we served in a variety of different roles within the church including facilitating break-out groups at marriage retreat events and leading engaged couples through premarital mentoring. Our passion for empowering healthy, thriving relationships grew and the Lord continued to open doors for us to serve together in this way.
In 2018, our church – knowing our passion for relationships – asked us to start a program for dating couples. We wrote a book and called the class Dating on Purpose. DOP is designed to give young dating couples the opportunity to have important conversations before committing to marriage. This content is now also offered as an online video course subscription through our website. Check it out here!
The Lord continued to deepen our desire to minister to couples at all stages and in 2021 we also started working with a ministry serving couples in relationship crisis. Seeing the Lord use our story and experiences to bring hope, healing, and restoration to marriages has been one of our greatest privileges.
After years of investing in relationships, the Lord began to stir our hearts in a new direction – what could it look like to start a ministry of our own? To reach couples at every stage of relationship and empower them to seek God’s plans and purposes? Devoted2one was beginning to take root.
As we continued to seek the Lord and follow His guidance, we both felt strongly that it was time to take an official step forward into this calling on our lives, and in January 2025, Devoted2one was officially introduced to the public.
Devoted2one has four pillars:
Over the years we have received various certifications as marriage coaches and coaches for marriages in crisis. Todd is also a licensed marriage pastor and certified with Prepare and Enrich’s marriage and premarital program.
At Devoted2one, it is our mission to equip couples with the tools necessary to find, grow, deepen and heal love by creating a safe environment that fosters honesty and points them to One, Jesus Christ.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
FOCUS 29:11
The truth spoken through Jeremiah 29:11-13 is monumental for finding, growing, deepening, and healing your love story.
It has carried us through some of our lowest and most difficult moments, and we believe it will carry you, too.
Most people are familiar with the beginning of this passage (verse 11), but there is more to be unearthed if you keep reading. In the next verses, the Lord tells us that we have a part to play in moving forward into the plans He has for us.
It’s our job to seek him and find him.
You have to get close to Him in order to discover His plans “to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
In our darkest moment as a couple, the Lord opened our eyes to this truth and we knew what we needed to do. As difficult as it felt, we chose to press into Him and lean on Him, and we discovered His perfect plans for our lives and our relationship.
We believe that the truth of these verses directly impacts each of the four pillars of Devoted2one – Dating on Purpose, Premarital Mentorship, Marriage Enrichment, and Relationship Crisis. That’s why you will see “29:11” worked into various aspects of our ministry, even down to our pricing structure – it’s interwoven into everything we do.
Would you consider joining our mission to empower healthy relationships?