Beginning

This is a great place to start learning about the Life Model with books, webinars & seminars, online resources, and more. Jumpstart your transformation today!

Belonging

This is where transformation happens!

Small groups are necessary to develop community, learn relational brain skills, and grow in maturity, which is why we offer a variety of groups throughout the year.

Online Study Groups form three times a year and meet online for several weeks.

We are developing an online community hub for ongoing connection, interaction, and training.

Our Partners also offer related groups with the Life Model at the core.

Study Groups

Learning to Become a Full-Brained Christ Follower

Group Narcissism Training (In development – coming soon!)

Online Community

(In development – coming soon!)

Leader's Collectives

Collaboration, Acceleration, Transformation

Partnerships

Alive & Well
Deeper Walk International
THRIVEtoday

Becoming

This is where transformation takes root!

Integrating the three elements of the Life Model into churches, groups, and organizations is a passion of ours.

We provide personalized guidance to implement the Life Model, unique small group curriculum, and collaborate with practitioners to further develop and enhance what you can offer.

Life Model Consulting

Bringing the Life Model to your church!

Connexus

Small Group Curriculum that helps people bond and grow together.

Advanced Development Teams

Creating Life Model teams to advance transformation into new territory.

Supporting

The good work of spreading the Life Model is only possible through the support of our generous partners.

We are especially grateful for our monthly supporters who keep the model developing and the staff working month after month.

Read the Year-End Letter from Marlene Allen & Jim Wilder

About

Life Model Works has a God-ordained history, an amazing staff, a network of dynamic collaborators, and a proven model for transformation.

We invite you to discover Life Model Works and join the joy-filled movement growing a fearless people who love like Jesus!

Let's Connect

This is a ministry growing at the speed of relationships and we’d love to connect with you. Just fill out the short form and one of our dedicated team members will reach back to you!

Also, if you are looking for our ministry partners, glance to your right and you’ll find their name. One click takes you to them!

Prayer

Let us know how we can support you in prayer.

Online Community

(In development – coming soon!)

Partner Organizations

Alive & Well
Deeper Walk International
THRIVEtoday

Joy Starts Here

The Transformation Zone

Joy! From the moment we’re born we search for it but always seem to come away empty. What is it? How can we get it? Is it even possible?

REAL JOY IS ATTAINABLE.

Authors E. James Wilder, Ed M. Khouri, Chris M. Coursey, and Shelia D. Sutton take us through the exciting steps of finally being able to find real joy in our lives. Real joy is attainable; it is able to be grown and cultivated. When real joy is found, it can change families, schools, churches, and the world.

Arguably the most important book written on this topic, this could be the beginning of a joyful revolution, a new way of life for us all. Joy Starts Here!

NEWLY REVISED IN 2021

ACCESS THE WEBINAR FROM THE AUTHORS

Joy means we are glad to be together. Smiles appear and people’s faces light up. Joy, when shared, produces strong bonds and loving relationships. The painful absence of joy leaves us disconnected, dry, even depressed. We crave joy for our relationships. When your group builds joy, transformation happens!

The book includes 9-weekly Bible studies, assessments, joy-building activities, and group exercises. Are you ready for the transformation zone? Read this groundbreaking book as part of a study group.

Want to see your entire church increase in joy and maturity? Use this resource in your small groups!

Order now for $2 off!

Arguably the most important book written on this topic, this could be the beginning of a joyful revolution, a new way of life for us all. Joy Starts Here!

Order "Joy Starts Here"

ACCESS THE WEBINAR FROM THE AUTHORS.

Access the free webinar recording where the authors discuss the book and some intriguing reasons they wrote (like to help people begin to recognize narcissism in the church and how to deal with it).

Reviews

"This book offers a shortcut to transformation by showing us ways to cooperate with how the brain is wired to run best on joy. Emotional maturity is at our doorstep through skills practiced in everyday life."

"What a powerful reality unfolds in these chapters for Spiritual Formation to Christlikeness! One can only hope every pastor in America gets this book in their hands and applies it forthrightly."

"Dr. Wilder and colleagues have created a densely packed, multi-disciplinary wealth of information built from their own experiences in counseling, teaching, and addiction. Their premise that joy is primarily experienced through relationships and is essential to a healthy life is backed by scientific research. This book sheds light on how and why joy is lost, the variety of things we try and substitute for it, and how best to get the joy back. This is a valuable resource."

"I absolutely love Joy Starts Here. It is so much easier to teach than the Life Model or any of the other classes because the terminology instantly makes sense to people. It unfolds like a map of how to live like Jesus taught - in joy and shalom during the storms of life."

Beginning

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Signature Resources

Belonging

Study Groups

Online Community

Partnerships

Becoming

Supporting

About

Let's Connect

Online Community

Partner Organizations

Joy Starts Here

The Transformation Zone

REAL JOY IS ATTAINABLE.

NEWLY REVISED IN 2021

ACCESS THE WEBINAR FROM THE AUTHORS

Order now for $2 off!

ACCESS THE WEBINAR FROM THE AUTHORS.

Access the free webinar recording where the authors discuss the book and some intriguing reasons they wrote (like to help people begin to recognize narcissism in the church and how to deal with it).

Reviews

Are you curious about how brain science intersects with the Bible?

Want to integrate the Life Model into your church?

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