THRIVE is a one-of-a-kind gathering specifically for single mothers to encourage and empower them to flourish as a single parent.  THRIVEoffers a variety of speakers on topics relevant to women raising children alone. For 15 years, Arise Ministries has led the country in providing resources to help single moms create healthy homes. Our summer experience is the featured gathering for the year. The 2-day event will include inspirational speakers, connection opportunities with other single moms, breakout sessions, panel discussions, door prizes, and a catered lunch. Single mothers will leave refreshed, recharged, and ready to take on what life brings next. If you're a woman raising children alone, don't miss this unforgettable life-changing event.

Stacey’s Breakout Session: Ain't No Wifey

Dating as a single mom is a special kind of challenge! You may feel like you’re in the circus or the desert. How do you keep from falling off the balance beam of preparing for a future marriage and praying for a spiritual leader, while being the independent and only family leader your children have? Your identity drives your dating and dictates who, what, when, how, and why. Let’s clarify some ways to pursue peace in waiting, purposeful dating, and navigating healthy boundaries in relationships with wisdom from the Word.