Stories

Real Stories of Healing, Renewal & Hope

The fruit of this work shows up in changed hearts and renewed callings. Here is a little of what people have shared.

Soul Care

“Thrive's pastoral care was recommended to me by a close friend, and words cannot express how much they helped me during one of my most challenging times. In the throes of burnout, I was empty and ready to quit. With the help of one of Thrive's experienced leaders, I processed with the Lord and came out the other side restored and refreshed.”

– Anonymous, Pastor, Pastor
Unfinished Business

“I was hesitant at first. It didn't jive with my understanding of what it was to be a guy. I couldn't have been more wrong. The skills I learned have helped me become a better dad and husband, and I gained a deeper understanding of issues I'd struggled with for years.”

– G.B., Niagara Region
Unfinished Business

“Thrive's Unfinished Business group was a chance to experience deep empathy, healing care, and understanding from God through our leaders and group members. A safe small group such as this for people in ministry is rare and precious.”

– H.M., Ministry Spouse, USA
Unfinished Business

“My experience was truly amazing! I received a newfound freedom as I acknowledged my pain, let go of secrets and burdens, and handed it all to Jesus.”

– P.W., Niagara Region
Growing Intimacy

“This retreat has been a blessing for me as a pastor. Ministry is often hard and our own souls grow weary. This retreat helped me strengthen the soul of my leadership by refocusing on increasing my intimacy with God.”

– Pastor, Niagara Region
Growing Intimacy

“This retreat showed me just how much God wants me to know Him better. I learned how some of my forgotten hurts kept me from feeling His love, and I had a chance to grieve the pain and release it to God.”

– Anonymous, Retreat Participant
Growing Intimacy

“This retreat has impacted my life greatly! I highly recommend the retreat weekend, away from all distractions, to grow a deeper intimacy with God.”

– Anonymous, Retreat Participant
Soul Focus

“I left feeling encouraged in my relationship with God rather than feeling like I'd been given 10 new things I now had to integrate into ministry to be successful.”

– Pastor, Niagara Region
Soul Focus

“I really enjoyed connecting with other shepherds in the same boat.”

– Pastor, Niagara Region
Soul Focus

“The fellowship was good, the topic excellent and presented well, worship was great, the food awesome, and the gifts outstanding!”

– Pastor, Niagara Region
Burnout

“Without reservation, the Renewing the Flame seminars were the catalyst that put this broken pastor back on the road to complete health. I am forever grateful for the way God used these seminars to bring healing in my life and ministry.”

– Mark, Pastor, Grand Rapids
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