THRIVE 2026
Groundbreaking Professional Development for Nonprofit, Community, Social Justice, and Congregational Leaders and Laypeople
Saturday, August 15, 2026
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
at Eden Theological Seminary
Attend In Person or Online
THRIVE is a one-day conference designed for nonprofit leaders, clergy, organizers, educators, congregational leaders, community advocates, and laypeople seeking practical tools, spiritual grounding, and transformative leadership development for today’s world.
Find a home for professional and spiritual growth at Eden that allows you to combine building concrete skills with a deep connection to your faith and community. Through workshops, networking, reflection, and collaborative learning, THRIVE creates space for leaders to grow their impact while remaining rooted in purpose and community.
Why Attend THRIVE?
- Strengthen your leadership capacity
- Build practical skills for ministry, organizing, and nonprofit work
- Connect with faith-rooted and justice-centered leaders
- Learn from experienced practitioners and educators
- Explore sustainable models for community transformation
- Participate online or in person in St. Louis
Strengthen Your Congregation or Organization with an Educational Partnership
Educational Partnership is an in-depth relationship between Eden and your congregation or organization. When you partner with Eden, we dedicate ourselves to helping your congregation, nonprofit, or organization educate its staff, laypeople, and leaders while deepening the bonds within your community.
THRIVE is an opportunity to explore how educational partnerships can support leadership development, organizational growth, and long-term community impact.
Who Should Attend?
- Clergy and ministry leaders
- Nonprofit professionals
- Community organizers
- Social justice advocates
- Lay leaders and volunteers
- Emerging leaders and students
- Faith-based organizational teams
Can't make the entire event but don't want to miss the information?
Thrive Happy Hour 2PM online or on campus (meet program directors, sign-up, and learn more)