How does a church thrive in trying times? Every parent wants their children to thrive.  God is no exception.  There are certain elements that must be present for a church to have genuine spiritual health.  In 1 Thessalonians 1, we find key features of a thriving church that is “growing deep and reaching out.”  As we will see in this series, the signs of life are everywhere when God is manifesting these traits in His people.