The Thrive Coaching Network team has been journeying together since 2012. Collectively we share a passion to catalyze disciple-making leaders who produce kingdom fruit that lasts. Our practitioners and partners provide time-tested tools, training, and tactical planning that will help you multiply disciples in your context.
Jeff is a disciple of Jesus who is living into his passion to walk alongside leaders who are looking to Thrive as disciples and as disciple-making leaders. As a part of his work with the Thrive Coaching Network, Jeff equips leaders across North America and to the ends of the earth in partnership with local leaders in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Jeff earned his Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. Jeff and his wife Elyse reside in Colorado and have three grown children.
Our practitioners are living examples of a multiplication mindset in their local context:
Coach / CO
Elyse is science teacher, mother, and practitioner disciple and disciple-maker. In addition to many roles as a full-time equipper, she is an accomplished cook, gardener, and encourager for her friends, family, and spouse. Elyse also loves to travel and explore. Elyse and Jeff have been married since 1986 and have 3 adult children.
Coach / CO
Craig began his professional career in pastoral ministry in Ridgewood, NJ. After serving for 6+ years, he and his wife Jeanine began to pursue a vision of non-traditional ministry. His passion to see people developing in their faith journey shapes his work and community interaction. Craig and Jeanine have been married since 1999 and have two young children.
Coach / ND
Jim is a beloved child of the King, a husband, a father to two kiddos, discipleship pastor in North Dakota. He loves to run long distances. Jim is a Colorado native, yet is very fond of the midwest. He loves Chipotle burritos, Ethiopian coffee, and listening to vinyl.
Coach / ID
Vinnie is a disciple of Jesus who serves as pastor of Valley Life Community Church in Meridian, Idaho. He is husband to his wife Sherri, Father to his three children, Noah, Norah, and Novalee. He is passionate about making disciples, developing leaders, and planting churches. Vinnie also loves all things Dodger baseball.
Coach / CO
Lynn Ann is a disciple of Jesus Christ who found her passion of Discipleship over 20 years ago. The Holy Spirit has used different methods and tools to grow her faith and practice. She celebrates being able to bring resources, tools, and practices to individuals and para-church ministries in the greater Denver area. Lynn Ann is married to Murry for 3+ decades. She has three adult children and two grandchildren for whom she is a spiritual parent.
Around the World
The vision of the Thrive Coaching Network is to Catalyze Leaders with a Multiplication Mindset on every Continent. This vision is becoming a reality as we celebrate partnerships with these international coaches:
Partner & Coach / OH
Chestly is a partner and practitioner who lives with his family in the Midwest. Chestly speaks and consults nationally with churches, denominations, and organizations on the challenges involved in Generational Change. In this season of disruption in the Church in North America, Chestly provides insights and experience on how to relationally engage generations in effective strategic ways.
Partner & Coach / MI
Scott is the Creative Principal and Managing Partner at 2 Fish Company, LLC., a creative and marketing consultancy. Scott and his team help businesses creatively and ethically communicate their stories and ruminate on the “next big thing”. Scott perceives the 21st century marketplace as the intersection of Christ and Culture, and works to help traffic flow smoothly, in and out of the church. Scott and Shelly have three boys, one girl, and a dog named Calvin.
Coach / AZ
Yvonne is a disciple who makes disciples. She is a wife to her husband Anthony, mother of 3 adult children Victoria, Isaiah, and Noah, and I is a full-time Discipleship & Outreach Pastor at her local church. Yvonne accepted Christ in her early 20’s, became a Christ follower in her early 30’s, and became a pastor in 2017. Yvonne simply loves people well. She shares that she strived and suffered throughout her life and it’s that life that has prepared her for great Kingdom impact.
Team / CO
Tim is the Senior Pastor of a Calvary Church in Golden, Colorado. Tim has been a disciple and disciple-making practitioner and equipper for decades in multiple time zones and on multiple continents. In addition to demonstrating a passion for discipleship, Tim also makes time for community engagement, television cameos, and story-telling.
Coach / SD
Jake is a pastor in Yankton, SD on the Missouri River. A husband and a father of two boys, he is passionate about many things ranging from walking, movies, books, MN Twins, Denver Broncos, board games and Star Trek. One of the biggest passions that has been growing in him is a passion to not just call himself a Christian but to live as Jesus did.
Coach / NC
Dustin’s heart is to help others find their identity in Christ while doing what God has called them to do. Dustin is married to Hannah and they have 5 children. Their family goals are to do intentional ministry out of the overflow of their family life. Dustin brings a wide range of experience in church planting, house church ministry, traditional lead pastor, summer kids camp director, adoptive parent, as well as family ministry.
Our collaborative partners deliver tools, resources, and strategic expertise that will catalyze leaders in your context:
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Marketing Solutions that help you make waves
Partner
Unlock the Power of Generational Engagement
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Pastoral Transition to greater Health & Vitality
DON’T JUST SURVIVE, THRIVE!
Courses – provided online with ala carte Lessons available for as little as $9.99/lesson
Coaching – provided online in groups for as little as $35/session
Consulting – initial Consultations start @ $250/session
The disciple self-assessment tool has been designed to help you identify where you are on your journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ by providing 30 questions related to your Character (being like Jesus) and your Competency (doing the things that Jesus did).
