Resources for using

For Better & For Ever is a TOOB ("teach out of the Box") program, i.e., the books and the resources listed here should provide the information you need to set up the program and train sponsor/mentor couples. If, however, you need additional assistance, we can assist you by phone & email...or even come to your location to Train prospective Sponsor/Mentor Couples.

Video/DVD Training Materials.

A Picture is worth a thousand words! These video training materials may provide all the information you need to train sponsor/mentor couples.
Narrator's text from the training videos/DVD. (free to read/copy)

Resources for Sponsor/Mentor Couples.

Explanation of Key Concepts of For Better & For Ever. <Don't miss this!
Using For Better & For Ever and Sponsor/Mentor Couples in your church or educational setting.
What is a Sponsor / Mentor Couple?
The value of Sponsor/Mentor Couples by Rob Ruhnke
Importance of the Homework, and how to make sure it gets done!
Teaching engaged couples how to pray.
For use with Training Video/DVD: "Discussion Questions" for couples.

Resources for Pastors / Church staff / Marriage educators

Practical Steps for using For Better & For Ever and Sponsor/Mentor Couples in your church or educational setting.
Informational Session. Outline for a meeting at your church.
A Plan for Recruiting Sponsor/Mentor Couples from your church.
Sample letter to clergy from diocesan Family Life Office (for clergy bulletin)
Pulpit announcements. (Recruiting. Information Evening about marriage.)
Bulletin inserts.
Sample recruiting letter..from pastor.
"Recommitment" ceremony for Sponsor/Mentor Couples (including form to be signed)
History & Analysis of Marriage Preparation Programs by Rob Ruhnke.
The Value of using Sponsor/Mentor couples by Bill Lohmann

Additional Services to assist you.

Assistance On-Line & by Phone. Marriage Preparation Resources also provides free on-line assistance to Pastors / Marriage Educators / Engaged Couples who send email questions about "getting married" or about the use of For Better & For Ever.
Local support folks < Click to find someone who lives near you.
Training Sessions. You can attend a Training Session or ask us to direct a Training Session where you are.
Certification to be a Trainer.

A Guide for those familiar with the 1989 edition.

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