A program of resources can be offered dependent upon the target audience and the presenting issues. However the course currently being offered is Secrets to Lasting Love. This program examines four 'viruses' that can 'infect' all marriages or relationships.

These four 'germs' are escalation, belittling, withdrawal and false beliefs (about one another). The program then teaches three skills to eliminate these germs. It is offered over a Friday night (7-10pm) and Saturday (9am-4pm).

The course is presented by Dr. Gary Smalley who is a leading expert in the area of marriage and relationships and is facilitated by Martyn & Roslynne Ritchard who have been working in the area of marriage enrichment and marriage coaching for over 20 years. It is 'flavoured' with a great deal of humour and sharing from our personal experience of over 28 years of marriage. It is user friendly and non confrontational and many of the comments and feedback from past participants can be found by clicking this link.

We have presented material of this type to over 1500 people and all who have attended our courses have found them to be most beneficial.

My husband and I had been separated for 3 months after a turbulent 5 years and I was sadly thinking we were headed for the divorce courts. I must admit I was an unwilling participant when my husband asked me if I wanted to reconcile and I said only with counselling!

The Secrets to Lasting Love Seminar was a start. This marriage seminar opened our eyes. We are back living together and instead of the divorce courts we are attending Church together and feel very much God is with us in our endeavours to succeed in our marriage.

My commitment to our marriage is greater than before.

I now know why buried anger just doesn't go away and now have some tools to deal with anger.

We now have some tools to work with in our communication.

I have realised the importance of honouring my wife.

This course was very good I would recommend it to anyone, especially those coming into marriage to be skilled and equipped.

An excellent course, very endearing and encouraging.

Very enjoyable and valued extremely highly. Hoping we can apply this material now! Thank you.

It's saved my marriage!

Excellent hosting, beautiful setting and attention to those details that help people feel welcome and special. I commend your generosity and gracious ways that really reflect our wonderful God. Well done and thank you.

A very worthwhile seminar.

Thank you for your generosity and openness in relation to your own lives.

This seminar combined material we already knew in an innovative way that radically improves its utility in our lives.

I loved the opportunity to learn about my wife's personality so I can adjust to meet her needs in an affirming way. Thank you for that tool.

Good stuff! Good to revisit some helpful teaching and truths.

I enjoyed it, the DVD's were great, the sessions were good time-wise. Thank you so much.

Everything was done very professionally.

The seminar was personable, relational and relaxed.

Thank you a valuable experience.

This was excellent in giving tools for growth and conflict resolution.

An extremely helpful seminar. Very well presented.

I highly recommend all married couples to attend this seminar. It would do wonders to this relationship as well as their relationship with other people.

This was excellent; wonderful life skills that will not only benefit my marriage but also kids and work colleagues.

Very worthwhile seminar; relaxed, informative, illustrative and underpinned by a sincere concern & esteem for preserving and enhancing marriages.

We now have greater openness with each other and a great understanding of the different perspectives of men and women.