We are partnering with T.H.R.I.V.E. Solutions to give you strategies to grow in every area of your life. Whether you are a pastor or leader looking for personal growth, or resources to bring to your small groups and communities, this collection will have something to help your spirit flourish.
Whole-life “Spirit-empowered” Discipleship
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I come so that they would have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10).
In “Whole–life” Discipleship, the focus of John 10:10 broadens from only focusing exclusively on faith to including other dimensions of “abundant life” or flourishing, such as relationships, wellness, vocation, and finances.
Whole-life Discipleship is only possible through the leading and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Change Your Discipleship Culture… and Watch Your Community Transform!
With only 30% of US churches engaged in community-facing ministries, it’s past time to RETHINK evangelism, church planting, and church revitalization! It’s time to seek the flourishing of our communities!
“Seek the flourishing of the city where I have sent you…for in its prosperity will be your prosperity” (Jeremiah 29:7).
To accomplish this vision, we need:
- PASTORS who T.H.R.I.V.E. and equip others.
- DISCIPLES who T.H.R.I.V.E. in their works of ministry.
- Together, they can serve COMMUNITIES that T.H.R.I.V.E. and others will notice they have been with Jesus!
Human Flourishing and the Church—A Fresh Apologetic for the Faith
Human “flourishing” or well-being has been the focus of many disciplines over the centuries and very generally might be described as: “a state in which all aspects of a person’s life are good.” The term “all aspects of life” has various champions across many disciplines that tend to organize around important “life” domains.
Under the leadership of Dr. Tyler VanderWeele, the Harvard Human Flourishing Program has developed such a FRAMEWORK. This program has developed a measurement approach to human flourishing, based on key life domains: character and virtue; physical and mental/emotional health; close social relationships; happiness and life satisfaction; meaning and purpose; and financial stability. (VanderWeele, 2017)
T–The integrity of their character
H–The unexplainable joy and peace in their hearts
R–The close and connected relationships in their life
I–The contentment and hope in their everyday life
V–The meaning and purpose behind their kindness, forgiveness, and hope
E–The gratitude and love behind their generosity
In our day, it is a life that T.H.R.I.V.E.s that serves as a powerful testimony that we “have been with Jesus” (Acts 4:31).
The T.H.R.I.V.E. Solutions Platform
T.H.R.I.V.E. Solutions was born from our passion to assist others in “turning insights into action.” We focus on equipping pastors to disciple followers of
Jesus across all areas of life—home, work, school, in faith, and in your community. This aligns with the biblical call in John 10:10 for an abundant life as Christ-followers.
This T.H.R.I.V.E. Solutions platform also includes:
- 15 or more whole-life discipleship courses, plus over 150 well-being/THRIVE practices, via digital content that are reproducible for personal or group study.
- Preaching/teaching outlines on Whole-life abundance.
- Supportive, multi-session “community” courses focused on topics such as Keeping Marriage Healthy and Hope-filled Living.
- A digital Library of Growth Guides for small group, team meetings, or staff training.
- A T.H.R.I.V.E. Tool Kit to deepen each participant’s personal growth at work, at home, and in the community.
- Supportive digital assessments for insight, self-awareness, and feedback.
Each resource is designed for reaching others in schools, neighborhoods, and the marketplace.