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
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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.
Code: MCDVD09
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. This resource is included within the course DVD.
Code: 9781905887460
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: MCTKDVD
Guest Manuals
Each course guest will need a manual. This contains notes from the course, the exercises, and homework for discussion.
Code: 9781905887200
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: 9781905887392
Course Promotional Material
Promotional DVD
Contains promotional films for potential leaders and guests (guest introduction; leaders’ introduction; clips from Session 8: The Marriage Course Party)
Code: MCPRDVD
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.
Code: MCPOST
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.
Code: MCPINV
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.
Code: 9781905887415
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: 9781905887217
Advertising Posters
Available in two sizes and can be overprinted with your course details.
A3 Poster Code: AIMC0901
A4 Poster Code: AIMC0902
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
Pack / Code MCSKIT / £100
Save 10% off normal price
engaged?
Nicky and Sila Lee have also produced a course for engaged couples who are about to get married. Find out more about the marriage preparation course.
top tip
Time apart?
One way to keep the romance going for months is by writing often, posting little things, sending a funny postcard, the latest picture of the family, a silly pair of socks or a packet of their favourite biscuits. Anything that says 'I love you', particularly in their love language.



