No matter how you cut it, urban ministry is hard, gut wrenching work. Pastors are often misunderstood, under-resourced, disconnected and left to navigate the complexities of nurturing their congregations and communities alone. This reality leaves great leaders frustrated, burnt out which often leads to early departure from ministry all together. THRIVE is designed to remind the urban pastor that you’re not alone by galvanizing small groups of like minded leaders with the purpose of moving from surviving alone to thriving together!
Jesus’ transformational work on this earth was life altering to anyone that came in contact with Him. Yet for three years, Jesus’ primary focus was making disciples, equipping and empowering others so that hey can would be sent out into the world to do greater than he had done. THRIVE equips pastors to replicate this Jesus type ministry.
THRIVE Initiative is a unique six month journey with urban pastors in Michigan, Charlotte & Atlanta as they reimagine disciple making and reaching their community for Jesus. Through a six month process, pastors engage in meaningful fellowship, practical training and information sharing that connects them through a mission of making disciples that make disciples.
Key Takeaways:
We can not do this alone! With your support we can be a part of urban churches fulfilling the Great Commission, expanding their outreach, and building stronger congregations that are actively serving their communities. When this happens a church moves from being a surviving church to a thriving movement of multiplication!
Thanks to the generosity of Lilly Endowment, every dollar sowed into THRIVE will empower us to equip pastors, strengthen churches, and impact communities with be doubled. Consider donating to our program to help make a difference.
We would love to hear about your goals & how we can help you!
