Thrive Conference
Saturday, February 9, 2019
8:30am to 12:15pm

Thrive is an experience designed for anyone ​who is in a group, leads a group, serves on a ministry team or for personal growth.  Our different breakouts will focus on practical topics like leadership development, spiritual formation, and caring for others well. Join us for an inspirational morning designed to help you THRIVE in your role. Information will be presented on how to become empowered and have fun.  Join us for a great morning designed to help you and your group THRIVE!

THRIVE CONFERENCE

Thrive is back for its fourth year. At the Thrive, we gather leaders throughout New Life to be refreshed and encouraged with God’s vision for His Church, and equipped to be an even better leader wherever God has placed them on mission, to help them Thrive. It is a Saturday morning that will leave you energized and ready to get after the serious business of shepherding people toward full devotion to Jesus Christ. Plus, it’s a ton of fun. You may be thinking, “yeah, yeah… but what’s going to happen at this thing?” Great question! Here’s what to expect:

• Main Stage Sessions: We want main stage sessions to be like rocket fuel for you.  We’ll inspire you with God’s unstoppable vision for His Church and provide you with easily transferable principles that can make you a more effective leader in any group or ministry team.
• Breakout Sessions: We will offer two different breakout sessions where you can learn best practices for specific ministry areas or key topics. With six different breakouts to choose from, no matter your role, there will be breakout sessions for you to learn and grow.

"The breakouts especially were helpful and the materials that were given out were useful"

"Getting together to talk with other leaders was awesome"

"I walked away feeling refreshed"

Schedule For Thrive

8:00am Registration Opens
8:30am Opening Session
9:50am Breakout Session 1
10:30am Break
10:40am Breakout Session 2​
​11:30am Closing Session
12:15am End Of Conference

Breakout Session 1

1. Fill Up First with Jeanie Cormier
   Every leader helps to create environments where people grow relationally and in their faith. Yet, 
   each leader needs to be growing in their everyday walk with Jesus as well. In this breakout, you 
   will learn about how to develop healthy spiritual practices that promote growth and gain 
   practical tips on how to lead yourself and others. 
2. Disaster Relief with John and Angel Beeson 
   Everyone experiences challenges in life. In times of crisis, we need support. When others are 
   suffering, we can offer support. Because group leaders are in relationship with group 
   participants, they have an unprecedented opportunity to help their group provide the kind of 
   support that is needed at just the right time.
3. Helping You Facilitate a Group Discussion which leads to Spiritual Transformation with Kim Parrish
   This breakout session will help us learn how to teach from a new perspective, how to ask good questions and engage everyone at the table. The purpose of facilitating a group is for everyone to grow and learn from the group.  Learn how to ask questions and present your material in a way that helps everyone grow.

Breakout Session 2

1. Engaging Students to talk about Spiritual Things with Tex Rule & Greg Lavine 
   Whether we are a leader in our children / student ministries or a parent, we all know how 
   challenging leading children and teenagers can be. Pastor Greg & Tex sit down and talk 
   through practical steps for ways in which we can engage, talk with, and create wins in our 
   children’s and teenagers’ life.
2. Developing Others with Zach Imboden
   How can you, as a leader, identify and develop other leaders? This breakout is a three-step 
   process to help you find leaders around you. It will focus on how to identify, develop, and 
   launch future leaders.
3. Sharing Your Story with Bill Smith
   Everyone loves a good story. They draw us in, touch our hearts, and compel us to action. In this 
   session, you'll learn how to lead people to Christ by connecting your life's story to God's story 
   and the stories of people around you. Understanding these three stories and how they connect 
   will help you build relationships, be a more effective leader, and help group members take their 
   next steps in being lifelong followers of Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

​LOCATION
New Life Bible Fellowship
4900 W. Cortaro Farms Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742 

CHECK-IN
Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. foyer of New Life Bible Fellowship. Your conference packet will contain a lanyard and your conference book with breakout outlines and information about our main session speakers.

ATTIRE
Conference attire is casual.  We will be wearing jeans, T-shirts, and shoes. You’re welcome to do the same.

CHANGING BREAKOUTS
When you register on the morning of the conference you will be able to swap. 

CHILDREN AND CHILDCARE
We are unable to accommodate children at this conference, and they will not be allowed in the main sessions or the breakouts. Please make alternate arrangements for any childcare needs. If it is necessary to bring a nursing infant, a nursing room will be provided.

Breakout Session #1

Fill Up First with Jeanie Cormier

Disaster Relief with John and Angel Beeson 

Helping You Facilitate a Group Discussion which leads to Spiritual Transformation with Kim Parrish

Breakout Session #2

Sharing Your Story with Bill Smith

Engaging Students to talk about Spiritual Things with Tex Rule & Greg Lavine 

Developing Others with Zach Imboden