Thrive - College Bible Study

Faith That Endures

For many young adults, the college years begin with excitement—but over time, they can drift into something else. Bad choices, temptation, and misused freedom often lead to sin, doubt, anxiety, compromise, shame, loneliness, distraction, and burnout. This is not what God intends for these crucial years.

In Thrive, Paul Worcester offers a Bible study for college students and young adults who want more than survival—they want a faith that endures. Grounded in Scripture, this study shows how God invites students into a life marked by confidence, peace, discipline, freedom, connection, and spiritual zeal.

God doesn’t want college students merely to get by. He offers purpose, hope, and love — and His Word provides a clear path to spiritual growth and lasting faith. Thrive equips young adults to build a resilient, Christ-centered life and discover how to truly thrive during the college years and beyond.

Features

• 8 small group Bible study sessions designed for college students and young adults
• Built-in Leader Guide included in the back of the Bible study book to support small-group discussion and facilitation
• Biblically rooted and gospel centered
• Personal study components that encourage ongoing spiritual growth beyond group meetings
• Free digital leader resources, including a promotional video and social media assets

Benefits

This Bible study will . . .

• Help college students gain biblical insight into the most common challenges young adults face during the college years.
• Provide a deeper understanding of core Christian beliefs and doctrine.
• Invite personal transformation through consistent engagement with God’s Word.
• Equip students to develop practical habits, spiritual disciplines, and healthy rhythms for thriving faith and long-term spiritual growth.

What People are Saying

“Thrive addresses the real struggles young adults face while consistently pointing them back to the sufficiency of Scripture and the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is an excellent discipleship tool that I would gladly place into the hands of college students, campus ministers, and pastors who desire to see the next generation stand firm and flourish in their faith.”

— Scott Pace, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Author of Calling Out The Called

“This resource is practical, biblical, and deeply encouraging for any young adult who wants to move beyond merely surviving college and to truly thrive in Christ.”

— Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director, North American Mission Board; Author of Reaching Generation Alpha

“I wish Thrive had been available when I was in college! This is a must read for any church or ministry that is working with, or seeking to reach, college students.”

— Adam Groza, President, Gateway Seminary

Paul Worcester serves as National Collegiate Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB), where he encourages, equips, and inspires leaders in over nine hundred college ministries across North America. He founded Christian Challenge at California State University, Chico, seeing more than a thousand students make professions of faith during his time there.

Paul is also the founder of Campus Multiplication Network, an interdenominational coaching and resource ministry that supports leaders around the world. In addition, he co-hosts several podcasts, including the GenSend Podcast with Shane Pruitt and Lacey Villaseñor.

An experienced author and speaker, Paul has written multiple books for collegiate leaders and students, including Five Leadership Principles for Collegiate Ministry and The Fuel & the Flame: Ignite Your Life & Your Campus for Jesus Christ. He holds degrees from the University of Oklahoma and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Paul and his family recently relocated to the North Shore of Oahu, where they invest in emerging leaders through Good Soil Discipleship School. He and his wife, Christy—his closest partner in life and ministry—have two children and an adorable French bulldog named Ollie. When he’s not working, Paul can be found surfing, skateboarding with his kids, or exploring the beach with Ollie in search of crabs.