Resident Testimonials
"The first retreat setup the rest of the residency for me. Wouldn't change a thing!"
"At the end of it all, I look back and think about how blessed I was to be a part of this experience.... Where else can you get a rent free residency that pays you a fairly reasonable stipend, takes you on 7 retreats, plus... other surprises, meals, counseling, mentoring, countless networking opportunities, and more? I don't think another residency comes close."
Jacob Owen | Class of 2021
"I know that Thrive has equipped me to have a deeper loving union with God.... I needed TR. I am not the same person I was when I walked in. I just don't know where I would be without this experience and I am forever grateful."
"I would recommend it to anyone looking for direction or just needing space to breath."
Ashton Overbay | Class of 2021
"I really treasured my time with [my mentor] Tim. He was so caring and often took initiative to reach out to me when we hadn’t talked in a week or so. He was willing to find ways to talk... and anything was on the table to check in about."
Max Kight | Class of 2021
"There are a lot of wonderful things about TR, but I am especially grateful for Neil & Casey!.... [Neil] spoke words that both encouraged and challenged me.... He called out and affirmed my truest identity & celebrated the way God has worked in my life. His words continue to stick with me and shape future decisions.... This was a healing year for me and I attribute a lot of it to Neil's character and leadership.""I am thankful for Casey's hospitality, her sacrifice & surrender, her discernment and her creativity.... She is full of the Spirit and Truth. I'm thankful for her presence and investment in us...."
Kathryn Jordan | Class of 2020
"God used the program (through Neil, professors, job placements, housing, etc.) to shine a light.... We came face to face with ourselves... as our God was inviting us into the things He wanted to point out in our hearts....""For me it was healing. It was deepening.... It was slowing down, stopping, and listening all the more intently.... I learned so much about our Lord through this experience...."
Jimmy Higginson | Class of 2020
"God was so present in the entire mission of TR. The leaders always put prayer and the Lord first!""This program is better than I could have ever expected and can change the life of so many young leaders for the Kingdom of God!"
Beverly Gard | Class of 2020
"I LOVED living in Lonsdale. An experience I will definitely treasure forever.""...Thrive has given me a foundation to build on.... I learned so much about myself.... I am a much better rounded and grounded person because of the conversations, lessons, knowledge, experiences, failures, and everything in between of this past year."
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND Thrive to anyone aspiring to be in ministry."
Maddie DeWitt | Class of 2020
