From Korea: Training Hundreds in The Life Model
The visit with Onnuri Church with Jim Wilder, Ed Khouri and Karl Lehman Onnuri is one of the 25 megachurches in South Korea with a weekly attendance over 40,000 people. We were invited to present their annual recovery conference and launch the publication of Living From The Heart Jesus Gave You in Korea. In spite […]
Free Ebook: Life Transforming Small Groups that Keep Bringing People Back
Over the last 30 years, small group ministry has gone from a cutting edge idea to a staple at the center of many churches. But are these groups really transforming lives? How do you even keep people around long enough for life transformation to take place? Dr. Jim Wilder has worked with small groups in […]
5 Methods of Keeping Participants that Always Backfire
Back when we were running a counseling center and training interns we had two interns who demonstrated to opposite ends of the spectrum. One trainee rarely saw anyone for more than three sessions. The other trainee was still seeing the same people coming more than once a week to group and individual therapy after several […]
Can We Make Progress on Racial Issues in America?
We have a problem with racism in America today…but it is not what you think. I am not talking about acts of hatred and bigotry, which certainly exist, but in this case, I am talking about language. If we actually want people to change their behavior then we have a tremendous challenge ahead. We are […]
Joy Rekindled
If you have never experienced a Joy Rekindled Marriage weekend, then you are in for an incredible treat! My wife Cathy and I just had the honor and delight of teaming up with Chris Coursey to facilitate a weekend at our church in Orange County, California. Joy & Shalom Over the past few years we […]
Don't Miss – Roundtable Joystream with Dana Hanson and Kent Larson
We were not created to be alone.We were meant to do life with others.We were made for community. It is essential for us to thrive.Have you ever wondered how to create a joyful small group in your area? Join us Tuesday, October 20th at noon PST for a special Roundtable Joystream with Dana Hanson and […]
What Finnish Kindergarteners Know About Joy
As the father of 5 and 3-year old boys and a co-developer for Thrive Training, I wondered what would change in the world if every child went to school and discovered joy. “What if teachers used joy and play to educate our sons?” I then asked my wife. Jim Wilder sent me a recent article […]
What does it mean to "Share Joy"
At the core of Thrive, a week-long, immersive training experience are 19 essential relational skills. The first one you’ll learn about is called “Share Joy.” How do we know when we’re sharing joy? When Facial expressions and voice tones amplify, “We’re glad to be together!” Signs of Joy Facial expressions. Change in body language. Positive verbal […]
Connexus Super Deal!
The world doesn’t need more churches. It needs the body of Christ to spread his joy around the world. Connexus will teach your congregation to experience and spread the joy of the gospel. This 24 week program combines scripture, spiritual formation and science to convert your congregation into a force for transformation. Struggling to experience […]
Huffington Post Story on Appreciation and Gratitude
Recently, the Huffington Post blog reported a story on how key Life Model Works skills, Gratitude, were central to the success of a growing startup. You can read the whole story in their story Driving a Culture of Candor in Business (And How My Therapist Helped) here. If we lost that, I thought, we were sunk. […]
How God Refines Us and Makes us More Capable
When I was young, I wanted to be able to spring instantly into being good at the things I knew I had some talent. But I didn’t want to do the painful learning process, the trial and error required. It was a classic symptom of what Life Model Works calls “Trauma A”. I did not […]
Sharing the Life Model Skills (and how it brought me even more joy)
This is a story from Chris, a missionary in South America. He shares how he used the skills and training he learned through the Life Model to empower others to find joy and make a difference. I have been involved with pastors and leaders in Latin America for over 30 years. I met Jim Wilder about […]
Tuesday: Sexual Addiction Roundtable with Darrell Brazell
It seems that every day we wake up to hear of new scandal surrounding sexual addiction. Why is this epidemic taking over our world? How can we use joy and maturity to help us combat these temptations? Join Pastor Darrell Brazell on September 29nd at 12 pm CST for a Roundtable discussion about this crucial topic. Register Here! […]
This Attitude Tweak Will Completely Rearrange How You See the World
Have you ever heard of the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon? Well, maybe you don’t know this specific label, but you do experience it. Here is an explanation: “This phenomenon occurs when the thing you’ve just noticed, experienced or been told about suddenly crops up constantly. It gives you the feeling that out of nowhere, pretty much everyone […]
Vote Now: What Should We Name Our Next Book
Dr. Jim Wilder and Marcus Warner have written an new book which will be published by Moody Publishers and launched at our Annual Gathering in April 2016! This book is written for Senior Pastors, as well as other leaders, especially in the business world. In order to find the perfect name, we need your help! Think […]
Six Ways to Kick Fear to the Curb
Joy is the ultimate fuel for your brain. You are designed to run on joy. Your brain was built to experience joy as it’s life-giving substance. Having “glad to be with you” experiences is the high-octane fuel that provides the smoothest ride for your life. However, without joy, the brain uses a different fuel. This […]
Drowning Relationally? There's a Lifeboat In-Between Your Ears!
Imagine you are on a ship at sea when, suddenly, piercing sirens jolt you. A blaring voice over the loud speaker announces there is an emergency. Directions ensue: Passengers must quickly reach the deck for a life-saving exit strategy. Lifeboats are available to save you from the demise of the damaged vessel. Would you want […]
Fostering or Adopting? Learn How To Raise Joyful Kids!
Several years ago, I heard Dr. Jim Wilder explain that even an infant who is adopted at birth will have life-long attachment pain for its birth mother. During the nine months in utero, children attach to their mother. They hear the mother’s heartbeat, sensing her rhythms, and feel her emotions. They share more with mom […]
Maturity: The Key to Joyful Missionaries
This story describes how two missionaries in Estonia have used The Life Model Works resources. When we moved to serve as missionaries in Estonia in 2012, we had little idea what we wanted to do beyond helping those who are emotionally wounded and bankrupt. With no clue how to do that, we began serving in a local […]
Tuesday: The Joy of Education Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, we’ll continue our discussion of how to go back to school with joy! “School” at least, how we do it today, isn’t for everyone. But education should be. Join us Tuesday, August 18 at Noon PST for Education: The Art of Bringing Up Children of Any Age, a Roundtable discussion with Dr. Bill St. Cyr, Executive Director of […]