What is 5 to Thrive?

This challenge will be a community of pastors and ministry leaders seeking instructions, encouragement and accountability for exercise and healthy eating. This challenge is open for pastors, ministry staff, and other church leaders who might benefit. Learn more about the challenge and sign up below.

I accept the 5 to Thrive challenge!

Challenge Details

The 5 to Thrive Challenge is to exercise 5 times a week (at least 30 minutes each time) for 5 months. If weight loss is a priority, participants can add a 5 pound a month goal for the 5 month timeframe. (According to the American Medical Association, a person needs to exercise at least 150 minutes a week to maintain one’s health.)    

Participants will be invited to participate in an online meeting every month for coaching, encouragement, and accountability.  Accountability is the secret to change and sticking with a goal. Read about this study.

Participants will receive a weekly email with a form to record their amount of exercise (number of times and amount of time) and total pounds lost (if interested in weight loss). These emails will include instructions, encouragement, and testimonies.

The 5 to Thrive Challenge will begin on January 4, 2027 and run through May 24, 2027. T-shirts will be provided to those who are willing to attempt the challenge. Special awards will be provided for the most minutes exercised and most weight loss. A celebration of participants will be held during our Recharge 2027 (Immanuel Baptist Church, Lexington) on May 24, 2027.