This one of a kind program is built around two foundational elements:
Completed before your training event.
Completed at the 5-Day training event.
Your prep work is thoughtfully designed to set you up for success by giving you a foundational understanding of the topics covered in your live training sessions.
Each track includes its own tailored list of prep resources. For tracks 1-3, these fall into two categories, which are laid out in more detail below:
At THRIVEtoday, we’ve curated the most essential resources to help you grasp the foundational theory behind the skills you’ll be practicing in your track. For most tracks, this includes a theory course and selected book readings. This CORE Prep Work is your launchpad—and it’s required for every participant.
If you’re looking to apply what you’ve learned within a specific sphere—like your family, church group, or another community—we offer four targeted pathways with additional resources designed to deepen your impact.
This specific application prep work:
✅ Is highly recommended if you want to share relational skills within your network
✅ Helps you tailor your training to your unique context
✅ Qualifies you for a certificate of completion* for your chosen pathway
If you want to spread relational skills to your network, choose the focus that best fits your context and complete the additional books and courses listed to receive a track pathway certificate.
Missionaries: pick the pathway that best fits your mission field needs.
Marriage & Family Pathway – Ideal for parents, grandparents, family, counselors, and leaders in marriage, family, or children’s ministry.
Counseling Pathway – Designed for counselors, coaches, prayer ministers, and others who offer emotional or spiritual support.
Pastoral Pathway – For pastors and ministry leaders guiding congregations or Christian communities.
Leadership Pathway – Perfect for leaders in any environment – church, workplace, teams, or community settings.
Choose the pathway most relevant to your current role or the area where you plan to apply relational skills.
Click on a track below to view the prep work. Included in each PDF is an overview of the prep work for your track as well as a detailed chart with links and more information on each resource.
Email events@thrivetoday.org and we would be happy to assist you.
Planning on doing all 3 tracks?
Get a discount by purchasing all 3 prep courses at once! With 5 years access to complete the online courses and attend the corresponding THRIVE Premier training.
Holland or Denver?
Registration is always open for one or both upcoming training events.
