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Check out wide range of topics; from burnout to practicing simple presence, learning about our Thrive team members or Soul Focus retreats, there’s something here for you.

 

Practicing Simple Presence

By Cathy Gates (Director of Thrive Ministries) About 18 months ago my husband and I moved.  As with all moves, we found a few broken items when we unpacked.  One of them was a small figurine of an angel kneeling in prayer.  Her head had broken off of her body.  I...

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Welcome, Sarah Meza!

It is our joy to welcome Sarah Meza as our Administrative Assistant. Sarah and her husband Jairo are no strangers to us. Thrive Ministires walked alongside the Meza family as they underwent a healing journey following difficulties as missionaries. Sarah takes on a...

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Soul Focus Day 2024

In our fast-paced society, Christian ministry leaders are seldom given the chance to pause and reflect. When provided with the opportunity to slow down, a sense of uneasiness often arises as we feel the need to move on to the next task. Intentional Pause Yet, at this...

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President’s Report | Cathy Gates

Program Updates Soul Focus Full Day Retreat: In February we held our annual Soul Focus Day (previously called Pastors Day) providing more than 30 Christian leaders with the opportunity to connect deeply with the Lord and receive spiritual care. Individual Spiritual...

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Soul Focus Retreats

Personal spiritual retreats designed specifically for pastors, ministry leaders and spouses. Join others as you cultivate a deeper walk with God, develop and practice the principles of soul care, and build an authentic community. We offer half-day retreats and a full...

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Brenda Drost on Unfinished Business

“I grew up in church. My dad was a pastor. I have been in church my whole life. This was the single, best thing I have ever done for myself spiritually.”Brenda Drost Brenda loved serving in full time ministry from the beginning. She was passionate about the work God...

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