Institute for Relationship Development

Training & Community for Marriage Educators


Helping couples grow is among the most rewarding —
and most challenging — work we do. 

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 Purpose 

To equip and empower men and women to create happier, healthier marriages.

Our Mission 

To fill the gap between training and practice through ongoing support for coaches, pastors, mentors, and clinicians who educate and support men, women, and couples in the most intimate human relationship.

Our Vision 

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.

IRD exists to support you and your work.

Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Certification Workshops

Do you have a heart for couples? This Workshop is for anyone who works with couples and want a proven, research-based tool for premarital counseling, marriage enrichment, and relationship coaching.

Discover Prepare/Enrich

You're a Certified Facilitator. Now How to Use P/E IRL?

Whether you've been Certified for a day or a decade, there's alway more to learn. This free video series provides real-life examples and a private space for discussion. Share your own examples. Ask questions. Connect. Excel.

Prepare/Enrich: In Real Life

Making Sense of Gender Differences in Couples Work

Whether you've been Certified for a day or a decade, there's alway more to learn. This free video series provides real-life examples and a private space for discussion. Share your own examples. Ask questions. Connect. Excel.

Prepare/Enrich: In Real Life