About us
About us
Thrive Church began in 1998 when Allan and Lizzie Cox planted what was then known 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.
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.