About Us - The WeTHRIVE Initiative

Who Are We?

The WeTHRIVE Initiative exists to help people experience TRANSFORMATION, EMPOWERMENT, and MULTIPLICATION in every area of life through intentional, strategic, and creative DISCIPLESHIP.

Mission

Our goal is to help those who are experiencing trials, transitions, or suffering in any area learn how to THRIVE by providing creative resources and faith-based community support programs/services that help lead to emotional, physical, relational, financial, and spiritual TRANSFORMATION.

We also want to EMPOWER followers of Jesus to realize and achieve their God-given potential and equip them to MULTIPLY in their communities by providing creative coaching and opportunities to use their skills and passions to help others THRIVE as well .

VISION

We believe that the best way to experience TRANSFORMATION, EMPOWERMENT, and MULTIPLICATION is when we encounter the presence of God, choose to follow Him as Lord, and become His disciples.

With this belief, and our mission in mind, our values, goals, and ministry practices revolve around what we call the 3 Cs of DISCIPLESHIP:

DISCIPLESHIP through CREATIVITY, CARE, and COMMUNITY.

Creativity

Care

Community

We believe that creative avenues such as music, creative writing, and art are ways that God can reveal Himself to us and lead us to greater healing and growth in Him. We desire to empower others to use their God-given creative gifts to help others experience the presence and glory of God through the arts.

Our programs such as counseling, coaching, mentoring, and support services are designed to provide the community and those in local churches the emotional, relational, physical, financial, and spiritual assistance that they need to live a THRIVING life.

We believe that God uses others to help us live a THRIVING life. Life is better when we are surrounded by people who can encourage, inspire, and challenge us on our journey. Our goal is to create a community of like- minded individuals who all experience God’s HEALING, LOVE, JOY and PEACE TOGETHER.

OUR TEAM

BENTON WARD- FOUNDER

Benton is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and holds a master’s degree in pastoral counseling. With a heart for discipleship, his passion is helping people encounter Jesus, develop a deep understanding of who He is, and grow into the fullness of who God created them to be.

Over the years, Benton has served in a variety of ministry roles—including missionary with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, worship pastor, young adults pastor, youth pastor. He has also served as a chaplain for a drug/alcohol rehab, and social services in home counselor for at risk families.

He currently serves as Worship Director at Albion Assembly of God in Pennsylvania as well as sectional worship rep for the Penndel (Pennsylvania/Delaware) Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God.