Chris and Lauren Tomlin were introduced through a mutual friend, though, as Lauren told Called Magazine, that friend didn't have high expectations for the relationship. "We were introduced by a mutual friend when Chris moved to Atlanta, and he told Chris, 'I think you're going to have a good time, but you guys are never going to last,'" Lauren recalled. "So, we dated for a season, but it got to a point where I thought there was a wall. And, as a woman, I was trying to navigate the relationship, and figure out what was going on. So, along that line, I said, 'I really want to know who you are, but if that doesn't change in time, I'm probably going to move on.' And nothing changed, so I moved on. A year later, we reconnected by divine circumstances. From there, it was a quick sprint to the altar!"
Though Lauren is known for being outspoken about philanthropic causes and her spirituality, she told Called Magazine that God had called her to "man the fires" at home. "I really felt my role was to focus on the home front," she said. "Because I'm home, I'm able to strengthen the foundation of our family, and be present." Along with taking care of her family at home, Lauren assists Chris in his ministry.
