for Sponsor Couple ™ ministry
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 Tips for dealing with engaged couples:
Importance of the Homework.
Dealing with those hesitant to share.
How can we be sure they are learning what they need to know?
How to provide a Certificate of Completion for the engaged couple.
Best practices in Sponsoring & Follow-up with beyond the wedding.
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!!!!