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Build Stronger Marriages Through Small Groups

Healthy marriages help build healthy churches. The Rick & Jane Learn to Be Married series gives churches a practical, easy-to-use resource for launching marriage-focused small groups that help couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and grow closer together.

Whether you’re starting a new couples ministry, strengthening existing small groups, or looking for a resource to support marriages in your church, Rick & Jane provides a clear path forward.

Individual FAQs

Are these Rick and Jane books for a couple like us?

Yes, the principles presented in the Rick and Jane Learn to be Married series have been proven
for over 20 years with premarital couples all the way to couples with divorce papers in hand. The
concepts are simple and apply to all relationships. It doesn’t matter whether you're stuck,
drifting, or just want to grow—this is for you.

Will this feel safe… or will I feel judged?

There is no blame. Each spouse comes from a different family with different norms,
expectations, traditions and ways of doing life. The differences are not right or wrong, but the differences are causing the problems. Rick and Jane’s coaching story help you create a common understanding of how you and your teammate want to resolve your differences.

Will my spouse actually do this with me?

This is simple, engaging, and doable together. Your spouse may initially be reluctant, but the first book will enhance communications and increase understanding one another so that your spouse will quickly see the value in improved understanding and intimacy.

Will this actually work?

The coaching process described in the books work and have worked for over 20 years helping thousands of couples. Having said that, you will need to do the exercises, make agreements, and create your reminders so you can work together as a team to achieve your common goals. Simply knowing what you should do is not sufficient to improved your marriage. You must actually apply what you now to see results. Rick and Jane will show you the way!

Each book has two pages of testimonials from real couples who have applied these principles and seen significant improvements in their relationship. You can see additional testimonials on the website.

How easy is it to start?

It is extremely easy to start. Pick up the books and start reading and you will get immediate insights. Each book can be read in 30-45 minutes. It will take additional time to do the exercise and use the principles. Open the first book and start tonight.

Is this worth the money?

These books provide a clear, structured path, real-life applications, and guided conversations that clearly indicate how the skills are used. The tools and applications are built into the text. You will see how easy it is for Rick and Jane to apply the principles to create the marriage they want. If you are willing to apply what you are learning, it is definitely worth the money. Leaders in the field of marriage and relationships such as Dr Gary Chapman, Dr Greg Smalley, Dr Peter Larson, and Drs Les and Leslie Parrot as well as Patrick Lencioni (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team) have all affirmed the books

Marriage Ministry Leaders FAQ

Will this work in my context?

The Rick and Jane Learn to Be Married series works across a wide range of couple from
premarital to those considering divorce, because the concepts are simple and the process is easy to apply. There is no blame for difficulties.

Is this easy to lead?

You don’t have to be a counselor—this material does the heavy lifting. Designed by coaches with more than 20 years of helping and training couples, the facilitator guide provides thoughtful questions to help couples process and apply what they are learning. The facilitator does not give advice; they simply facilitate discussion and let the books do the heavy lifting. Couples will see themselves in the stories about Rick and Jane.

Will couples actually show up and stay engaged?

Workbook questions drive the discussion and couples do most of the sharing. This helps ensure engagement with couples wanting to come back to see more of Rick and Jane’s story. Facilitator prompts in the guide require minimal preparation.

Will this produce real results?

Thousands have couples have gone thru the coaching process illustrated in the Rick and Jane Learn to Be Married series. Each book has testimonials from real couples who have strengthened or even saved their marriage applying these principles. Additional testimonials are on the website. 89% of the couples considering divorce decide not to after completing coaching and 86% say the coaching exceeded or greatly exceeded their expectations.

Is this theologically safe?

Yes, this is biblically based and addresses no doctrinal issues. The skills are entirely based on scripture and the focus is on application of the skills. The small group study shows couples “how to do” what scripture clearly tells us we should do.

How difficult is this for me to implement?

The package has everything you need to run a successful small group. The books provide the content, the workbooks provide questions for the group and space to record couple agreements Certificates of Completion and Evaluation forms are available at www.rickandjane.com There’s everything you need—just invite couples and start. Promotional materials are also available for downloading at www.rickandjane.com available. Authors are available for consultation.

Will this reflect well on our ministry?

In early surveys, 42% agreed and 58% strongly agreed that the lessons provided practical tools that we can apply in our relationship. Bottom line, this small group study is story based so couples can see them selves in the characters and is effective in strengthening marriages. Leaders in the field of marriage and relationships such as Dr Gary Chapman, Dr Greg Smalley, Dr Peter Larson, and Drs Les and Leslie Parrot as well as Patrick Lencioni (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team) have all affirmed the books