When facing important decisions, we often feel the weight of getting it “right.” For our church planters, the process begins long before a formal assessment. Early on they enter a “season of discernment,” using a guide designed to create space...
One of the most exciting parts of our work here at Mission Alive is walking alongside leaders as they explore launching new Innovative Faith Communities (IFCs). These faith communities don’t start with programs or strategies but with people. That’s why we take...
Mission Alive is often asked to assist in finding leaders to serve in a variety of missional ministry opportunities in partnership with existing churches and organizations. While these opportunities exist within established ministry contexts, they fit beautifully into...
Last week Manuel and Nancy Gonzalez shared the roots of their ministry with Siempre Familia, a Spanish speaking ministry dedicated to serving Ft. Worth, Texas. Here is more of Nancy and Manuel’s story: Ever since losing the building in Fort Worth, we knew that...
Manuel and Nancy Gonzalez are Mission Alive’s newest IFC leaders. Their church, Siempre Familia, is different than our other IFCs. Instead of establishing a new faith community, they are reimagining an existing one. It all started by a shared connection and a...
