Jared Ruddy

About Me

Hi, I'm Jared.

I'm the founder of christianpremaritalcounseling.com. I am a Christian counselor, marriage coach, and ministry leader with a passion for helping couples build strong, healthy, Christ-centered marriages. My approach combines biblical wisdom with evidence-based relationship principles to help couples develop practical skills that strengthen communication, resolve conflict, deepen friendship, and prepare for a lifetime together.

I'm a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH® Facilitator, hold a Master's degree in Theology. Before counseling, I spent more than a decade serving in pastoral ministry, walking alongside individuals, couples, and families through some of life's most meaningful moments.

Whether you're preparing for marriage, investing in your relationship, or looking for practical Christian resources, my hope is to equip you with tools that help your relationship flourish for years to come.

Thanks for stopping by. I'd love to connect with you.

Coaching with me

Results & Goals

My goal is simple: help couples build marriages that last.

Through Christian premarital counseling, practical relationship tools, and biblical guidance, I help couples strengthen communication, navigate conflict with confidence, deepen emotional and spiritual intimacy, and establish healthy patterns before marriage. My hope is that every couple leaves better equipped not just for their wedding day, but for a lifetime together.

How I like to coach

I believe the best coaching is both encouraging and honest. My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. Rather than lecturing, I ask thoughtful questions, provide evidence-based tools, and create a space where both partners feel heard and understood. Together, we'll identify your strengths, address areas of growth, and develop practical habits you can carry into marriage with confidence. My approach is rooted in a Christian worldview while remaining compassionate, personalized, and focused on real-life application.

Offerings

Coaching

5-Session Christian Premarital Counseling Package

A structured online counseling experience designed to help you prepare for a strong, healthy, Christ-centered marriage. Over five sessions, we'll work through your PREPARE/ENRICH® assessment, strengthen communication, learn healthy conflict resolution, explore expectations around finances, family, intimacy, and faith, and create practical habits that will serve your marriage for years to come. Each session is personalized to your relationship and equips you with tools you can continue using long after your wedding day.

Experience, Certifications & Training

Certifications and Degrees

• PREPARE/ENRICH® Facilitator
• MA Theology

Professional and life experience

I bring together experience from pastoral ministry, graduate-level counseling training, and years of walking alongside couples preparing for marriage. I'm a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH® Facilitator, hold a Master's degree in Theology, and am completing graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. For more than a decade, I've helped individuals, couples, and families navigate relationships, faith, and life's transitions. My passion is helping couples build marriages that are both emotionally healthy and deeply rooted in their Christian faith.

Fee description

5-Session Christian Premarital Counseling Package

$750 total ($150 per session)

Prepare for more than your wedding day. This five-session online counseling package is designed to help you build a strong, Christ-centered foundation for marriage. Together we'll review your PREPARE/ENRICH® assessment, strengthen communication, develop healthy conflict resolution skills, discuss expectations around finances, family, intimacy, and faith, and create practical habits that will support your relationship for years to come.

Includes:

1. Five 50-minute online counseling sessions
2. PREPARE/ENRICH® assessment and personalized report
3. Customized relationship exercises and discussion topics
4. Practical tools you can use throughout your marriage
5. Certificate of completion (accepted by many churches and officiants)