Thrive in Faith

Faith that flourishes
in every dimension of life

For pastors, church leaders, and communities ready to move from institutional to relational — and from relational to missional.

What does flourishing look like

A faith community built around people, not programs

Relational culture in faith

What does a flourishing faith community look like?

Priority is given — not to buildings, budgets, or meetings — but to people living out a personal, compassionate, and generous faith across all of life's dimensions.

Courageously making the journey from an Institutional to a Relational to a Missional Church.

"…took note that these men had been with Jesus."

Acts 4:13

Research & outcomes

What are the benefits of flourishing in faith?

56%
of U.S. adults say their spiritual life is entirely private — and that faith is not important to daily life. (Recent U.S. faith survey)
Longer life. Less depression. More joy.
Harvard's Human Flourishing Program found that regular participation in faith communities significantly boosts flourishing — including longer life expectancy, lower depression rates, higher happiness, and stronger social connections.

Resources developed by Great Commandment Network

Friends sharing a meal together in community

"…took note that these men had been with Jesus." Acts 4:13

Why it matters

The health benefits of a relational culture

Relational health isn't just spiritual — it shows up in measurable physical and emotional outcomes. See the research behind why how we relate to one another changes everything.

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Key findings

  • Longer life expectancy among those in regular faith community
  • Lower rates of depression and anxiety
  • Higher reported happiness and life satisfaction
  • Stronger social connections and reduced isolation

Tools & resources

Equipping the local church

Experiencing Christ as He Really Is

For Leaders

Mentoring Tool: Experiencing Christ as He Really Is

From our Thriving Leaders channel, this tool helps you look deeper into your view of the Lord.

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Seeing People as God Sees Them

For Disciples

Mentoring Tool: Seeing People as God Sees Them

How do you view your friends, family, and the people in your community? From our Thriving Disciples channel, this resource reminds us how the Lord helps us shape how we view others.

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Giving to the Relational Needs of Others

For Communities

Mentoring Tool: Giving to the Relational Needs of Others

As you reach those in your community, let's refresh on how we can best care for the relational needs of others with this mentoring tool from our Thriving Communities channel.

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Keep Growing

More ways to grow in faith

Resources, training events, and tools — all designed to help you and your faith community thrive.

Library

Resources

Browse tools, guides, and training materials built on the Great Commandment framework. Practical content for pastors, leaders, and congregations.

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Upcoming

Events & Workshops

Live training events, retreats, and workshops to help your church community put relational values into practice.

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Foundation

Relational Needs

Understand the Top Ten Relational Needs — the foundation of every great relationship. Take a free assessment and discover your top needs.

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Discipleship

Spirit-Empowered Faith

A Spirit-empowered faith is more than a belief system — it's a relational journey. Explore the 40 outcomes of loving God, living the Word, loving people, and living His mission.

Explore Spirit-empowered faith →

Keep going

Join the THRIVE in Faith community

Connect with pastors and church leaders who are equipping their communities to love God and love others — across every dimension of life.

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