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Where can I find Marriage Prep information?

Marriage Prep, engaged, couples, dating, preparation, Pre-Marriage

Updated over 2 months ago

To join The Pre-Marriage Course as a guest (online or in person), please click here.
To host The Pre-Marriage Course, please click here and/or read info below.

Q: What is The Pre-Marriage Course?

The Pre-Marriage Course is a 5-week video series to help couples build strong foundations for their future together. It is designed to help engaged couples and those exploring the possibility of marriage. To preview Episode 1, please click here.

The videos include 4-5 discussion breaks throughout each episode for couples to have private conversations. The detailed questions are in the Guest Study Journal. The times below include the video and the discussion time.

  • Episode 1: Communication (1h 33 min)

  • Episode 2: Conflict (1h 36 min)

  • Episode 3: Commitment (1h 35 min)

  • Episode 4: Connection (1h 32 min)

  • Episode 5: Adventure (1h 36 min)

The Pre-Marriage Course videos are available in Czech, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Mandarin, Norwegian, Spanish, and Thai.

Q: Where can I find information to host The Marriage Course?

Please register a course on the Marriage Course Builder website and then click on the 5 tabs at the top to access the following resources:

1. Session Materials: 5 videos, free, downloadable

2. Schedule: Adjust the dates of each session to stay organized

3. Couple Survey: Invite guest couples (add names & emails)

4. Promote: Print & digital resources (videos, social media images etc)

5. Supporting Tools: Leaders Guide, Guest Study Journal, and more!

Couples Survey: Course leaders, for more information, please see Couples Survey info here and after you log in, see the Couple Survey Training Notes in the "Supporting Tools" section.

Q: Where can I find training to host this course?

1 - Watch the 4-minute intro video to learn how to register your course and/or download the User Guide.

2 - Visit the Learning Centre to watch How to Run the Pre-Marriage Course - 6 short video clips for top tips (see image below). Please log in first.

3 - Click on Support Couple Training to watch the 5 short video clips.

Q: What videos or books do I need to host a course?

When you register a course on the Marriage Course Builder, the weekly videos and guides will be free to download!

The Leader's Guide for course hosts is available as a PDF to download for free after you register a course (under the "Supporting Tools" tab). Or you can purchase a hardcopy book through Ekkuip Canada, Amazon.ca, Chapters Indigo, or your local bookstore.

The Study Journal for each participant is available as a PDF to download with fillable blanks. If you prefer a hardcopy keepsake book for couples, they are available for purchase through Ekkuip Canada, Amazon.ca, Indigo.ca or check with your local bookstore. To ensure you order the most updated products, please use the ISBNs below.

Pre-Marriage Course DVD

ISBN 9780310122470

Free online

or purchase the DVD ($50)

Pre-Marriage Course
Study Journals
(one per guest)

ISBN 9780310122500

Free online

or purchase the books ($15)

Pre-Marriage Course Leaders’ Guide

ISBN 9780310122487

Free online

or purchase the book ($15)

Pre-Marriage Course Pack

(DVD, 1 Leaders Guide, 2 Guest Study Journals)

ISBN 9780310122517

Purchase the pack ($95)

Q: What can couples expect on the course?

On The Pre-Marriage Course, guests are hosted by a married couple, either online or in person. Each session is about two hours long and includes a video and discussion time. Each couple’s discussions are completely private.

Each course is unique, but an in-person session includes food, a practical talk, and a time for discussion between couples. Background music ensures that they can chat in complete privacy. They will never be asked to share anything about their relationship with anyone other than their partner.

Prior to the start of the course or during the first few sessions, guests may be asked to take the online Couples Survey. This is a questionnaire and not a test of compatibility! It is designed to help couples highlight issues that are important to discuss before getting married. It also affirms areas of strength in their relationship.

Please note: Couples are NOT given a copy of the survey results, and results are deleted 60 days after the course ends for privacy reasons.


Contact information:

Pre-Marriage Course Training

Please contact Coby & Rob Hogendoorn at Forest City Community Church in London, ON at coby@fccc.ca. They are happy to help leaders running The Marriage Courses in Canada!

Registration and technical issues

If you cannot log in or find broken links:

Questions about content

Please email the Global Marriage Team (UK) at hello@themarriagecourse.org

Questions about books & DVDs

Please contact Ekkuip Canada:

General questions - help@ekkuip.ca

For bulk orders and discounts:

Ken - ken@ekkuip.ca or

Phone: 1-888-740-0115

or use the chatbox on the Ekkuip website.

Donations for The Pre-Marriage Course

Please note: You will not receive a Canadian tax receipt. Only Canadian registered charities can issue official donation receipts that qualify for charitable tax credits.


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