Institute for Relationship Development
Training & Community for Marriage Educators
Helping couples grow is among the most rewarding—
and exhausting—work we do.Â
We're investing so much of ourselves—
pouring our hearts and souls into two people at once.
Whether you're a coach, pastor, mentor, or clinician, working with couples presents unique challenges. You don't have to navigate those challenges alone.
The Institute for Relationship Development exists to support you and your work through specialized training, practical tools, professional resources, and a private community of marriage educators committed to helping men and women create happier, healthier marriages together.
Our PurposeÂ
To equip and empower men and women to create happier, healthier marriages.
Our MissionÂ
To fill the training gap and provide ongoing support for coaches, pastors, mentors, and clinicians who educate and support men, women, and couples in the most intimate human relationship.
Our VisionÂ
To create a worldwide movement in marriage education that surpasses the current gender-neutral paradigm by honoring the unique God-given designs of husbands and wives, thereby transforming marriages, families, and future generations.
Free Training for Marriage Educators
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