5 Reasons Your Pastor Prays for You to Learn Relationship Skills
Your pastor is praying for you to learn relationship skills. At Life Model Works, we talk about 19 specific relational brain skills. Although your pastor may not use the same terminology we do, they are praying for you. Here are five of the skills they are praying God develops in you. Maturity Your pastor prays […]
Will Immanuel Tell You When to Stop Doing CPR?
It was April of 2014, and Rich and his wife, Kelley, had driven up to Portland for the day to get some more Immanuel approach training from their friends, Diane and Sharon. They had gathered with about ten others, and after a block of teaching in the afternoon and some fun fellowship over dinner, Sharon […]
Looking For Deeper Joy? There’s Finally a Tool for That!
Joyful Journey, the latest life-transforming tool from the Life Model Works team is now available! You can purchase it here in print and digital. The book is co-authored by our very own Dr. Jim Wilder, as well as fantastic new voices, Anna Kang, and John and Sungshim Loppnow. The book is a tool for experiencing daily […]
Register now for Today's Roundtable Joystream with Author John Loppnow
Join Joyful Journey author John Loppnow at 12pm PST for this important conversation. Roundtables are your opportunity to participate in dynamic conversations with like-minded leaders who are spreading joy. At the Annual Gathering, John shared about how Immanuel Prayer Journaling has transformed his walk with God and reshaped his marriage. John will share more of […]
Recap: It’s Takes People to Make a Movement
On Day 3 of the Annual Gathering, a special get-together took place that could help launch Life Model Works into its next phase. On the outside, it might sound simple. The truth is much more exciting. During lunch, the Life Model Works staff invited anyone at the gathering to discuss opportunities to help organize the […]
Recap: Keeping Our Relational Circuits Running
On day 3 of the Annual Gathering, we had the pleasure to feature Dr. Karl Lehman and his wife, Charlotte. Dr. Lehman and his wife are beloved in Chicagoland and beyond for their work in developing and teaching the Immanuel Process. Karl and Charlotte described their experience in marriage with “relational circuits.” Their basic premise […]
Recap: Sharing Immanuel Prayer to Transform Lives and Groups
On day two of the 2015 Annual Gathering Ed Khouri and Marcus Warner provided both thought-provoking ideas and practical training for the Immanuel Life. The bulk of the day was a hands-on workshop on how to lead others in Immanuel Prayer. Ed explains ideas like Appreciation Moments (clear memories of specific moments that we appreciate) […]
Joy Starts Here! Is Coming to a City Near YOU!
One of the most exciting moments of the 2015 Annual Gathering was our opportunity to make an important announcement: Joy Starts Here is coming to a city near you! Throughout 2015, the authors of Joy Starts here will be sharing about this life changing material all across the United States, including: Los Angeles, June 5 […]
Recap: Limited Time Pricing for Connexus Available NOW!
On day two of the Annual Gathering, we made a special announcement. We believe it has the power to transform churches around the world. The fact is, the world doesn’t need more churches. It needs the body of Christ to spread his joy around the world. Connexus is a 24 week program combining scripture, spiritual formation […]
Recap: How Life Model Works is Already Changing the World
On the second day of the Annual Gathering, Misa Leonessa delivered an inspiring update, detailing some of the incredible ways God is already working through Life Model Works. Here’s what she shared: What would Jesus care most about if He visited us in the flesh today? I wonder what He might write on Facebook. What would […]
Recap: Life Model Around the World?
One of the joys of an event like The Annual Gathering is the opportunity to spend time with likeminded men and women from around the world. But it doesn’t have to be limited to special events. In order to accomplish the Life Model dream, we’ll need to be working together, in cities, regions and countries, […]
Recap: We Have a Dream
The first day of the Annual Gathering reached an emotional peak with an impassioned plea from Life Model Works CEO Jim Martini. Martini introduced himself by sharing his personal history with the Life Model. He told of how the approach had helped him develop as a man and connect deeply with his son. He also […]
Recap: Meet the Authors of Joyful Journey
The 2015 Annual Gathering is well under way. The first day was a huge announcement! We finally released our latest book, Joyful Journey (available now, in print and digital!) Order Your Copy of Joyful Journey Today! There was palpable excitement as the doors opened. People ran in from the rainy Chicago weather, in order to […]
Recap: Inaugural Volunteer Day
A few dozen key Life Model Staff, volunteers and friends, gathered to discuss an important question: how can we get even better at what we do? Life Model Works already provides incredible tools for individuals and Churches. Not only do we want to provide more and better tools, but we want to see them used […]
Live Reporting from the Annual Gathering begins Thursday!
The 2015 Annual Gathering is just around the corner! It’s like a family reunion and an exciting conference all rolled together. As Chris Coursey has described, it’s like being in a “room full of joy for a week.” The presenters are key to the Life Model Works family, including Dr. Jim Wilder, Dr. Karl Lehman, […]
What if You Could Go Beyond Quiet Time? Here's How:
To say I’m excited about this year’s Annual Gathering is an understatement! I don’t get as many chances to these attend intensive trainings. This upcoming Gathering is going to go a step farther than the last one I went to. It focuses on the Immanuel Lifestyle! And that’s something to get excited about for sure! Not sure […]
Weakness, and the Moment I Knew I Was Stronger
I could hear the sound of my blood pumping my heart loudly in my ears. It was louder than the sound of the waterfall I hiked next to. This particular hike was not one I enjoyed, and it held the first of many lessons I’d find on a trail in the woods over the next […]
You Should Try Sailing Instead of Rowing
Transformation into Christlikeness and the Christian life in general seem like a lot of work to many people. They may even think: “There must be more to this life than trying.” “God must be disappointed in me.” “It feels like I live a double life.” “No matter how hard I try, I don’t seem to […]
Watch Now: Sneak Peak Webinar
This year at The Immanuel Life: Sustaining Joyful Relationships for a Lifetime we’re unveiling an all new resource that could revolutionize your approach to prayer. Until then, you can check out this sneak peak webinar featuring Dr. Jim Wilder and friends introducing this new approach.
Simple Ways to Help People Feel Seen
One of the core principles discussed in Joy Starts Here is that of helping people see themselves as Immanuel sees them. I’m a public school teacher, and this is not usually the kind of language we use in our setting. Instead, I find creative ways to help students see themselves through the eyes of God. […]