Resources

Leaders will need the following material to run The Marriage Course:

1. Using DVD talks
   • Course DVDs which include a copy of The Leaders’ Guide
   • Guest Manuals (2 per couple)
   • The Marriage Course Leaders’ Toolkit (includes Leaders’ Training DVD)
2. Using live talks (recommended for very experienced leaders only)
   • Guest Manuals (2 per couple)
   • The Marriage Course Leaders’ Toolkit (includes session transcripts and filmed clips)

Other resources recommended:

• The Marriage Book
• Course promotional material - specifically guest and party invites.

Course Material

The Marriage Course DVD

This series of seven sessions was filmed in a studio and includes interviews with couples talking about their experiences of marriage and street interviews from around the world. There are also two additional sessions: The Marriage Course Party and an Extra Session entitled Coping with Times of Separation for couples in the armed forces and others who spend long periods of time apart. The DVD includes a copy of The Leaders’ Guide.

Leader's Guide

Provides leaders a quick reference for running the course including session timings and a checklist of recommended materials and supplies for each session. This resource is included within the course DVD.

The Marriage Course Leader's Toolkit

Based on The Marriage Conference, this 52-minute DVD is for anyone thinking of running a Marriage Course.  It covers essential areas such as:

• Leading the course
• Creating the right atmosphere
• Practicalities for setting up a course
• Publicity

The Toolkit also includes a DVD of promotional films for guests and leaders as well as sample documentation to support course adminstration.

Guest Manuals

Each course guest will need a manual. This contains notes from the course, the exercises, and homework for discussion.

The Marriage Book

The Marriage Course and The Marriage Preparation Course are based on The Marriage Book by Nicky and Sila Lee. It is full of practical advice and is designed for engaged, married and cohabiting couples.

Course Promotional Materials

Promotional DVD

Contains promotional films for potential leaders and guests (guest introduction; leaders’ introduction; clips from Session 8: The Marriage Course Party).

Course invitations

Postcard size invitations to be given to potential guests with blank space on the back for a mailing label or sticker with your course details. We recommend distributing these with the Guest Introduction.

Party invitations

Postcard size invitations to be given to potential guests of The Marriage Course Party. They have been left blank on the back for you to add in your party details.

Guest Introduction

A promotional resource for potential guests of The Marriage Course. This resource describes The Marriage Course, who the course is for, and what guests can expect on a typical course. It is a good complement to the Guest Invitations, which can be inserted into the Guest Introduction for distribution.

Leader's Introduction

A promotional resource for potential leaders of The Marriage Course and The Marriage Preparation Course. It describes the two courses, who they are for, why someone should run the course and how to get started.

Advertising Posters

Available in A3 and A4 sizes and can be overprinted with your course details.

Starter Pack

Everything you need to get a course started with five couples:

1 x Course DVD
1 x Leaders’ Guides
1 x Leaders’ Toolkit DVD
10 x Guest Manuals
1 x The Marriage Book