THRIVEtoday President
For nearly 30 years Chris has been developing and practicing brain-based solutions to make relationships work. He started out his career specializing in severe trauma and abuse. For a number of years he also pastored a small congregation in Michigan. Chris and his wife Jen run the THRIVE Training which trains families and communities in the nineteen skills. Chris is a published author with eleven books in print, including his latest book, “What to Do with What You Feel” focusing on relational skills to navigate emotions and pain.
Chris enjoys spending time with Jen and their two sons, Matthew and Andrew. In addition to studying, writing, jogging and exercising, he enjoys the outdoors and is one of the rare people who actually likes the snow.
Executive Director
Jen is passionate about seeing mothers, fathers and families equipped with the 19 relational skills needed to thrive. As the mother of 2 active teenagers, Jen is grateful to have learned these important skills later in life as relational skills have no doubt preserved her sanity and prepared her to raise a thriving family in the midst of the ongoing demands from her family and her ministry.
Jen started the Thriving Mamas blog and is excited to share her parenting and life experiences as well as pass on the skills God has used to transform her life.
Director of Operations
Kristy grew up in the California Bay Area and then spent 17 years in Seattle, WA working with her husband Nik in ministry and raising four kids. She returned to California in 2017 and has been working remotely with the THRIVEtoday team since 2020. One of her greatest passions is seeing people transformed by Jesus in all areas of life and living a life fully surrendered to Him. She loves to spend time with her husband and kiddos and enjoys healthy cooking, sunshine, and listening to worship music.
Online & Weekend Event Coordinator
Jason has lived in Texas all his life, and now currently lives near DFW Airport in Euless with his wife Betsy and 3 wonderful children. He has been a worship pastor, business owner and tutor for many years and is honored now to be on the THRIVEtoday team. He is excited to learn and share relational skills and see people find healing and discover the joy of the Lord as they connect with Him. Jason enjoys music, the outdoors, coffee, reading and hanging out with his family.
Customer Support Coordinator
Shannon is married to her best friend Timothy and lives in West Michigan. She loves to bring joy to everything she participates in. She is honored to be working with THRIVEtoday as a team member and enjoys helping to bring the message of thriving in joy to others. She is a gardener, plays a lot of volleyball, is an artist and worships the Heavenly Father through dance.
Premier Training Coordinator
Rebecca grew up in the Midwest, and currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She and her husband Paul have five children and live, work and go to school in a diverse part of downtown KC. She is so grateful to be part of the THRIVEtoday team and loves coming up with ways to practice joy, peace and appreciation with friends and family! Her life goal is to help people connect with Jesus and live their lives to the fullest potential. Rebecca enjoys being with her husband and children, reading, hiking in the woods and soaking up mountain views whenever possible.
Marketing Coordinator
Amanda grew up in southern Idaho but now happily calls rural Nebraska home, where she lives with her husband, RJ, and their three children. She finds joy in serving in ministry with her husband and loves leading her church’s Wednesday night children’s program. Amanda joined the THRIVEtoday team in 2026. As a busy mom to 3 boys, free time is rare, but Amanda loves to recharge by reading a good book, crocheting, or taking long walks.
Online Courses Coordinator | Resource Outreach Coordinator
Lizabet lives in North Carolina with her husband Michael and has been volunteering with Thrive since 2019. After serving in lay ministry for ten years, she encountered The Life Model and THRIVE, a discipleship model that brought about lasting change. She is passionate about relational skills and leads online groups that walk with friends to explore and develop the missing pieces to experiencing the abundant life Jesus promises.
She brings the lens of creativity to most everything she’s involved in and is energized by design, art, music, and literature. One of her favorite ways to build community is to host gatherings with international cuisine and good conversation.
Donor Relations Coordinator
Kāmi has spent her life traveling the world as both the daughter and wife of a military member. Now retired from military life, she and her husband are happily putting down roots in Texas. She cherishes time with their adult children, their amazing son and his sweet wife, as well as their phenomenal daughter. Kāmi is also the proud owner of two rambunctious Yorkies.
She loves cultivating friendships, finds joy in good books, great coffee, and lively conversations. Kāmi is truly delighted and grateful to be part of the THRIVEtoday team!
Bookkeeper
Lindsay lives in Wisconsin with her husband and spends most of her time trying to keep up with their four kids. She delights in numbers and a well-organized spreadsheet and is happy she gets to use that part of her brain while working with THRIVEtoday. When she manages to make time, she loves strategy board games, skiing and quilting.
Marketing Projects
Nicola is from the UK. She met and married a Seahawks fanatic in Montana, and they now have 4 busy kids. Before joining Thrive, she spent 17 years in YWAM taking short term team trips to Asia, Africa and Europe. She has used her unique talent for combining creativity with a sharp eye for detail to serve multiple non-profits.
She loves traveling, sci-fi, cross-stitch and Chinese food. Any time she finds British things in the USA she’s happy.
