Forming Strong Marriages Through Accompaniment and Conversation

For Better and For Ever is an innovative Christian marriage preparation and enhancement program that understands that even the best marriage preparation is not enough to adequately prepare couples for the reality of marriage beyond the wedding ceremony.

Founded in San Antonio by Fr. Rob Ruhnke C.Ss.R., D.Min., the program was developed to offer a more personal, relational, and ecumenical approach to preparing couples for the vocation of marriage.

Today, the ministry supports dating, engaged, and married couples through structured resources that encourage meaningful conversation, reflection, and growth. At the heart of the program is the Sponsor Couple® model, where trained married couples accompany engaged couples through a series of guided discussions. These conversations create space for honesty, shared experience, and deeper understanding as couples prepare for lifelong commitment.

Designed for parish life, For Better & For Ever® works in collaboration with dioceses, clergy, and marriage ministry teams, offering a flexible framework that can be integrated into existing preparation programs. The approach emphasizes accompaniment over instruction, helping couples not only prepare for their wedding day but build a strong foundation for a faithful and lasting marriage.

For parishes, the program provides a practical and proven resource to support marriage ministry. For couples, it offers guidance that is both grounded in Church teaching and rooted in real-life experience.

For more information about the program, materials, or upcoming opportunities, visit ForBetterandForEver.com, email info@ForBetterAndForEver.com, or call 210-557-3660.