Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Marriage Matters Jackson?

Q2: What can Marriage Matters Jackson do for my
       marriage?

Q3: Why does Marriage Matter?

Q4: Is marriage education the same as counseling?

Q5: Is marriage education only for married couples?

Q6: Are you a religious group?

Q7: How do I sign up for one of your classes?

Q8: Can you provide a MMJ speaker for my event?

Q1: What is Marriage Matters Jackson?
A: Marriage Matters Jackson provides education, enrichment, and preparation activities in support of marriage, verifying success through outcome measurement.  In addition, this initiative promotes the empirical value of the personal and societal merits of marriage for wives, husbands, and children.

Q2: What can Marriage Matters Jackson do for my marriage?
A: Marriage Matters Jackson works to connect people to programs and services to help prepare for marriage and strengthen existing marriages.  Let’s say for example you have been married 10 years and want some help with better communication.  You might want to sign up for a PREP relationship enrichment class, attend the Mark Gungor “Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage” event, and drop by our monthly Lunch & Learn marriage presentations held at the Nomad Bookhouse. 

Q3:  Why does Marriage Matter? (Click Here)

Q4:  Is marriage education the same as counseling?
A:  Marriage education is not counseling.  It teaches relationship skills and looks at issues which may get missed in the romance of dating and engagement.  Developing positive relationship skills reduces stress, creating stronger, more satisfying marriages. 

Q5: Is marriage education only for married couples?
A: Absolutely not.  People learn about marriage from infancy on. We learn about relationships from the patterns we see with our own parents.  When teens and young adults are forming romantic relationships MMJ believes that is a crucial time to start teaching about healthy relationships.  We offer programming for everyone from teens through seniors.

Q6: Are you a religious group?
A: Marriage Matters Jackson is an initiative and works with both faith based and community based organizations.  We are housed at the United Way of Jackson County and funded by the Weatherwax Foundation.  Our work with a Community Marriage Policy brings together clergy, judges and therapists who understand the need for a comprehensive plan to help people prepare for healthy lifelong marriage. 

Q7: How do I sign up for one of your classes?
A: Classes are now forming for singles, engaged couples and married couples. Click here or call Marriage Matters Jackson at 517-796-5116 to be added to the list.

Q8: Can you provide a MMJ speaker for my event?
A: We may be able to help you by providing a speaker to talk to your group about general marriage topics, helpful premarital relationship planning, and marriage enrichment opportunities.  Contact us at info@MarriageMattersJackson.com or call 517-796-5116 to determine how we can help.