Thriving: Reframing the Christian Life

Words like “thriving” and “flourishing” increasingly flash before us, but what do they have to do with the Christian faith? Pretty much everything. As Christians, we believe that God created us as humans in God’s image to live “fully alive” as our unique selves in life-giving relationships with God and others–for God’s glory. Based on theology and psychological science, this course invites and guides you toward a discovery of what it means to thrive, and it helps you to uncover your purpose. Join Dr. Pamela King as she walks through the key aspects of thriving and some practical ways to start living into the life set before you!

Here is the general course outline:

INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction

2. The Need to Thrive

3. Individuals’ Need for Thriving

4. Myths of Thriving

THE THRIVE MODEL

1. What Is Thriving?

ASPIRATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Theological and Psychological Perspectives

2. Important Aspirational Ideas for Thriving

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Theological and Psychological Perspectives

2. Important Individual Ideas for Thriving

RELATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Theological and Psychological Perspectives

2. Important Relational Ideas for Thriving

PURPOSE

1. Thriving on Purpose

CONCLUSION

1. Review

2. Next Steps