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Servant Leadership Team
At Thrive, we believe leadership is strongest when it’s shared. Our church is guided by a collaborative team committed to serving both our community and one another.
Our Senior Leadership Team, made up of six men and women, provides vision, direction, and spiritual oversight as they serve the church and wider community. Alongside them, our Ministry Leadership Team supports key areas of church life, including Worship, Prophecy, Youth, Pastoral Care, Prayer, and Young Adults.
Together, these teams work in unity to support, equip, and encourage our community—sharing the love of Jesus locally and beyond.
Charity Trustees
Sue - Chair of Trustees & Safeguarding
Iain - Treasurer
Kevin
Jayne
Nerissa
Staff Team.
Thrive Church has a dedicated staff team consisting who work tirelessly to support the church's mission of spreading the love and teachings of Jesus. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles and collaborate closely to ensure the smooth running of the church's various programs and initiatives. Whether it's organising events, providing pastoral care, or overseeing day-to-day operations and to help fulfill the church's vision. Their commitment to excellence is evident in everything they do and they serve as role models for all those around them.
Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
Our Vision is to be a Spirit-led church overflowing with bold love, purposeful equipping, and joyful generosity—empowering people to live like Jesus and bring lasting hope to Eastleigh and beyond.
Mission
Our mission is to ignite spiritual transformation —renewing lives through Jesus, shaping thriving communities, and building a legacy of faith for future generations
Values
CHARISMATIC
Acts 2:17 NIV
We live and worship with passion, freedom, and expectation.
COMPASSIONATE
Ephesians 4:32 NIV
We aim to be like Jesus by speaking, acting and treating each other with love, kindness, and grace.
RELATIONAL
John 13:34–35 NIV
We’re relational, showing Jesus to the world by the way we love and care for each other.
GENEROUS
2 CORINTHIANS 9:11 NIV
We give freely because God’s been good to us, and we want others to experience His love through our generosity
EQUIPPING
Ephesians 4:11–13 NIV
We aim to raise up disciples—helping people grow in faith, serve with purpose, and live like Jesus so they can impact their world for Him.
COMMUNITY
Mark 9:35 NIV
We are committed to our community, showing love, sharing the hope and light of Jesus in everyday ways.
What to expect
If you're exploring new churches or stepping into one for the first time, we'd love to welcome you and help you feel at home here at Thrive Church. Our community is made up of people of all ages, backgrounds, and stages of faith, so we're confident you'll find a place where you belong!
To help you get started on your journey with us, we’ve highlighted a few areas of church life that you might find interesting. We can't wait to see you get involved and become part of our community!
About us
Thrive Church began in 1998 as the Northern Congregation, as part of New Community Church. In September 2017, Thrive Church was officially established as its own expression of church life.
Over the years, we’ve gathered in various locations around town, but in 2022, we found a permanent home at Pavilion on the Park.
We are part of the Pioneer network of Churches in the UK and actively partner with local organisations and Churches that bring support and hope to our community. While we hold our unique values and mission, we are united with many Churches in affirming the Basis of faith statement of the Evangelical Alliance.