Research shows that dating at least once a month significantly improves relationships. The Date Night Challenge is a two-hour event featuring comedian Jeff Allen, singer/songwriter Michael O'Brien and bestselling authors Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley via video presentation. During the event, the Smalleys will explain the power of dating your mate and encourage couples to take the "Date Night Challenge": go on three dates in three weeks. This is part of a national "date night movement" where the goal is for five million dates to take place across the country during the month of February.

This event is the first date of the challenge! Focus on the Family Canada will provide free, downloadable materials and content for their next two dates. Then, each month for the next year, couples can download a new, free date night guide that provides content and ideas for their dates.

We want to provide your church with a world-class evening of fun, laughter and entertainment all for only $125. This pre-recorded presentation gives you the flexibility to host this event whenever you want during National Marriage Week (February 7-14). Pick your date, set the time and make the event your own!

Meet the speakers:

Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley
Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley deliver insightful teachings for marriages and families. The Smalleys desire to help people grow in the knowledge and skills needed to build healthy marriages where both spouses become conformed to the image of the Lord. Erin also is passionate about helping women in marriage, parenting and everyday issues. Hear about Greg's strange conversation with his wife.

Jeff Allen

Jeff Allen is the best at what he does — making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. His "Happy Wife, Happy Life" message of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff's comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage. Watch Jeff's clip on wedding anniversaries.

Michael O'Brien
Michael O'Brien is probably best known for his seven years as lead singer of the Christian band Newsong, but he has been in the music ministry for some 20 years. Through his music, Michael shares how God restored and healed his marriage, and encourages couples that have been contemplating divorce (like he and his wife were at one point). See Michael's music video, Beautiful You.

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez is the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (also known as the Hispanic Evangelical Association). Rodriguez became ordained by the Assemblies of God as a minister at the age of 23. In September, 2010, he was called to start a multi-ethnic church in Sacramento, California. Rodriguez and his wife, Eva, have been married for 21 years, have three adult children and reside in California. Watch Rev. Rodriguez talk about Date Night Challenge.