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Our mission at the Thrive Center for Human Development is to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others. We conduct research and develop resources at the nexus of spirituality and human thriving in order to promote whole individuals and societies.
Our Thrive Model
To thrive is to grow in authenticity with and for others and for a greater purpose. Our research at the Thrive Center has led us to understand thriving from both a spiritual and psychological perspective. Our goal is to provide a rigorous and substantive view of thriving that challenges popular notions of the word.
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Online Course
Learn how to apply our Thrive Model to your own life and leadership through our new course on FULLER Equip!
Resource Hub
We offer psychologically-informed practices to help guide you and your community.
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Explore books and chapters written by our faculty on topics related to thriving.
News and Events
Latest Posts
Unmasking Mental Health: Building Resilience and Thriving “Muscles”
As mental health awareness grows, Pamela King reflects on the tools we need to live coherent, purposeful lives.
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The 5 B’s of Thriving: Accessing God’s Love
Our research-based framework will help you develop and strengthen your thriving “muscles.”
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The Promise of Easter: Thriving in a Difficult World
Dr. Pamela King discusses how tapping into our faith and contributing to a flourishing world can help us thrive through difficulty.
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Experiencing and Emitting God’s Love
How do we love our neighbor as ourself? Dr. Jilleen Westbrook shares a practice to access love for God, self, and others
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Next Wave Spirituality: Thriving for the Greater Good
As the world continues to languish, Dr. Pamela King emphasizes the need for spirituality as a source of personal and societal transformation.
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Cultivating Spiritual Practices for the New Year
As we enter a new year, Dr. Pamela King invites us to find daily spiritual practices that will draw us closer to ourselves, others and God.
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Slowing Down and Thriving This Advent
Dr. Pamela King highlights the importance of pacing during the holidays, offering self-awareness practices to refocus on what matters most.
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The Thrive Center is on a mission to inform, inspire, and inform leaders and their communities to thrive and live lives that matter. Learn how you can support our mission and make a difference by putting research findings into practice!
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