In nearly every issue of Freshwater we refer to Innovative Faith Communities. That’s because IFCs are central to the purpose of Mission Alive–to equip leaders to develop innovative communities of faith focused on transforming marginalized communities....
Have you ever wondered why Lufkin Street Ministries 2540 includes 2540 in their name? It’s because Matthew 25:40 is the foundation of their ministry: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did...
2025 has been a record-setting year! We started more new IFCs (Innovative Faith Communities) in 2025 than in any single year of the past 15 years. We received more funding from grants than at any time in Mission Alive’s history. We added more new team members to...
In our last issue we introduced our Ministry Opportunity page This week we’ll share more about these exciting opportunities: Hope Afield is a nonprofit started in 2016 to offer mentoring and life skills training to at-risk and underprivileged youth in Butler...
The Table-Irving, Mission Alive’s IFC in Irving, Texas, is staying busy this fall under the leadership of Steve and Laura Allen. During October, the group and their nonprofit partner, All Things Made New, hosted two successful work days to establish their new...
