Noteworthy: Insights for clients Spring 2026

The Thrivent Insights Speaker Series connects you with nationally recognized thought leaders on topics that matter most to your financial life. Each episode is designed to go beyond the numbers, offering practical strategies, inspiring stories and actionable insights so you feel better prepared for the decisions ahead. Upcoming topics include:

Building a Life, Not Just a Net Worth, with Sahil Bloom

Sahil Bloom’s central message is true wealth is multidimensional, and fulfillment comes from intentional living, deep relationships and purposeful use of time. Viewers will discover fresh ways to think about wealth, happiness and freedom—and pick up practical tips to help them create a life that feels meaningful and joyful.

Faith, Finances and the Black Experience, with Pastor Lee Jenkins

This episode will explore how faith and financial strategies can empower Black families and communities. Learn practical steps for building generational wealth, overcoming systemic barriers and integrating spiritual principles with financial habits.

Raising Financially Confident Kids, with Ericka Young

Let's spark a new generation of money-savvy individuals! This episode will provide parents and guardians with the tools and confidence to talk to their children about money in an age-appropriate and empowering way.

Learn more about these opportunities and how to access them. Each will launch the first of the month and be available for 12 months.

Last fall, Thrivent clients with membership made their voices heard by casting 305,679 qualified votes* in the national Thrivent Board of Directors election. From a field of 12 candidates, members elected Deborah “Debbie” M. Ackerman and Nichole “Nikki” B. Pechet to serve on the board. Their four-year terms officially began in February.

The board is instrumental in guiding the organization’s future. These visionary leaders define and advance our purpose and strategy, steer major decisions, and collaborate with leadership to proactively manage risks. They also hold the critical responsibility of selecting the CEO and appointed directors, ensuring strong leadership at every level.

You can find information on all of Thrivent's leadership.

Do you know an engaged Thrivent client with membership who would make a great national board candidate? We’d love to hear your recommendation.

Reach out to your Thrivent Member Network board chair by May 15. If you’re unsure whom to contact, simply call 800-847-4836 and say “fraternal” at the prompt, or visit the Thrivent Member Network page, enter your ZIP code and click “Contact Us” on your network page.

You also can make candidate suggestions for your local Thrivent regional board.

Did you know that as a Thrivent client, you’re part of a community of local Thrivent members? This community, called a Thrivent Member Network, comes together to learn, support one another and make a real impact where they live and beyond. There are 23 of these regional groups across the U.S., and all Thrivent clients with membership are part of one.

Each of the Thrivent Member Networks host a variety of events throughout the year, which may include annual meetings of celebration, financial education workshops, keynote speaker events, socials and generosity projects.

Check out activities happening in your area and then look back regularly for updates to regional calendars.

Our 2027 calendar theme, “God’s Handiwork,” is rooted in the Greek word poiēma, found in Ephesians 2:10 and Romans 1:20—a word meaning “that which has been made” and the source of our English word poem. It reminds us that God’s creation—including our own lives—is crafted with beauty, intention and artistry.

God’s handiwork is seen in the glow of morning light, the strength of the mountains, the rhythm of the sea, the details of a flower, and even in quiet moments of kindness and peace.

We invite you to submit original photos or artwork that reveal these glimpses of God’s creativity—moments that inspire awe, gratitude, joy or peace. Let your images help tell the story of a world shaped by God’s loving hand.

Submit your entries and preorder the 2027 calendar by June 30, 2026.