The whole point is giving couples the skills and the inspiration to work out their differences. That doesn't stop with the weekend. Lynne Eggert agrees. He wouldn't have gotten the benefit of the doubt. There are other sources of help for couples, of course.
Many churches offer relationship classes, and marriage counselors abound.
The small-group sessions, which can focus on relationships or many other issues, help men fulfill their commitment. Osborne sees himself working more smoothly with business contacts. Holthouser finds it easier to talk to his daughter, now 14. All say they've found a deeper level of spiritual commitment. Osborne, an agnostic, started going to church for the first time in 20 years.