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Our Last Lap
By Pastor Tom Anderson Thirty-nine years ago, I graduated from seminary, and we began serving churches here in Michigan. This summer...
Thrive Wish List
By Pastor Tom Anderson FAST team leaders have developed a “wish list” of items not in the budget but we think will enhance our ministry...
9 Steps for New Members
By Pastor Tom Anderson Congratulations, you joined the church! Now what? There are some simple things that everyone should be doing to...
Raising Generous Children
By Pastor Tom Anderson Proverbs 22:6–”Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” Teaching...
A New Brand
By Pastor Tom Anderson It’s official! As of July 1 Thrive Church is affiliated with the Global Methodist Church. The Global Methodist...
Simple ways to invite someone to church
By Pastor Tom Anderson Methodists and Lutherans have something in common. They are the least likely of all Christians to invite others to...
The Growing Importance of Church
By Pastor Tom Anderson Do you know someone in the “you-don’t-need-to-go-to-church-to-believe-in-Jesus” camp? This is a shop-worn excuse...
Feed and Clothe the Needy
by Pastor Tom Anderson Know someone who needs groceries? Know someone who needs shoes or a good winter coat? Know someone who needs a...
Move from apathy to enthusiasm!
By Pastor Tom Anderson Do you have enthusiasm? What is the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don’t know and I don’t care. Apathy...
AI and the Church
By Pastor Tom Anderson Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It’s appeared on all our browsers. Ask it any question and instantly it...