The Southside Church was pleased to host Tod Vogt. Along with lots of German food and fellowship, Tod came to talk with our church about God’s mission in Milwaukee. Like many urban centers, Milwaukee is a city of diverse people, with a great culture to enjoy and...
This past weekend, I had the honor of leading the Southside Church of Christ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, through an introductory workshop titled “God’s Mission, Church, and Milwaukee.” Together, we explored what it means for the church to rediscover its...
As 2026 comes to a close, Mission Alive invites you to invest in innovative faith communities that follow Jesus by building relationships, meeting real needs, and bringing hope to marginalized communities. Mission Alive equips leaders who are creating new expressions...
Starting a new faith community takes more than vision, it takes structure, accountability, and sustained support. That’s why Mission Alive walks every Innovative Faith Community (IFC) through a proven phase-and-gate process over up to five years. It begins with...
In Lufkin, Texas, families are living in their cars. Because they’re not sleeping outside, they don’t show up in HUD’s official homelessness counts, the annual “point in time” surveys that shape how cities and nonprofits respond to need....
