for SPONSOR COUPLES.

Now that you have been generous and made a commitment to Sponsor Couple ® ministry, here are some links we hope will be useful….

1 – Best way to help couples prepare for marriage is to make your own marriage the priority your spouse deserves! 

• Keep improving dialogue skills. See & make notes on this 80 minute Dave & Margie video "How to Dialogue"   >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
   
• More about DIALOGUE SKILLS for couples:
          Dr. Sue Johnson videos & books 
          Harville Hendrix and his wife, Helen Hunt  Video1 & Video2 
          Great Videos about Hendrix’s book and DIALOGUE on YouTube
          Drs. John & Julie Gottman offer insights from marriage research.
   
• Learn more about MARITAL SPIRITUALITY (See esp. “A Daring Promise” by R. Gaillardetz).

2 – For more about the content of For Better & For Ever ® see:
       [Key Concepts - English]     [Key Concepts - Spanish]

3 - Valuable Resources for your ministry:

      Establish healthy boundaries with couples we sponsor.
      What if a couple brings up Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence?
      Importance of the Homework.
      Dealing with those hesitant to share.
      How can we be sure they are learning what they need to know?     
      Best practices in Sponsoring & Follow-up with beyond the wedding.
      How to provide a Certificate of Completion for our couple.

5 - Pope Francis: The Joy of the Gospel - for Sponsor Couple ® ministry.

6 - Please remember that we really want/need FEEDBACK….from you and couples you sponsor.

7 - One last thing >>>  please remember to tell everyone you know about this For Better & For Ever ® 5 min VIDEO.  Tell them to ask their pastor look at this for 5 minutes!!!!