THE MARRIAGE COURSE
 


Resources

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

    • 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)

    • 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

how to order resources

Visit resouces.alpha.org.nz or call us on 09 522 1360

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For more information about The Marriage Course, contact us.

Starter Pack
Contains everything you need to get a Marriage Course up and running.
SAVE OVER 10% OFF TOTAL COST

1 x The Marriage Book
1 x The Marriage Course Introduction Guide
1 x The Marriage Course DVD Set
2 x The Marriage Course Leaders Guide
1 x The Marriage Course Leaders Training DVD
10 x The Marriage Course Guest Manual

Course Material
Click on resources for more information and to order online

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.
Code: 1210D

Leaders’ Guide

Provides leaders a quick reference for running the course including session timings and a checklist of recommended materials and supplies for each session.
Code: 1212

The Marriage Course Leaders Training DVD

For those wanting to know more about running the course in their church, home or community. Based on The Marriage Conference it covers essentials such as the principles behind the course, design and content, and how to set up, publicise and run the course. This DVD also includes an 11 minute introductory film for leaders.
Code: 1218

The Marriage Course Leaders’ 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.
Code:

Guest Manuals

Each course guest will need a manual. This contains notes from the course, the exercises, and homework for discussion.
Code: 1211

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.
Code: 121

Course Promotional Material

Promotional DVD

Contains promotional films for potential leaders and guests
Code: 101DM

Course Invitations

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.
Code: 1214

Leaders’ 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.
Code: 1217

Advertising Posters

A3 size and can be overprinted with your course details.
Code: 121A3

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