This May, our many of our IFC leaders will participate in a two-day training with 3eRestoration, led by its founder, Fred Liggin. 3eRestoration is a Christian Community Development Agency that understands that alleviating social displacement is a community-based...
Is the church paying attention? Last month, Andy Johnson attended Gulf Coast Getaway on behalf of Mission Alive. Today, he shares his insights from the students he spoke with. (You can read the original article HERE.) While I love a good campus ministry retreat, my...
We are in a meaningful and sacred season here in Spartanburg, especially in our neighborhood of focus at Robert Smalls Apartments. What we are witnessing is not loud or flashy, but it is deeply significant. God has been opening doors for us to build genuine...
And the word of the Lord came again to Zechariah: This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’...
We are excited to share more about the latest revision of our popular Discipleship Cohorts materials. Since publishing our first DC materials in 2021, we have worked with over 200 people from around the globe who have learned to listen to God through Scripture,...
Mission Alive’s founder, Dr. Gailyn VanRheenen, had a remarkable gift for what he called “shoulder-tapping.” More than anyone I’ve ever known, he could see potential in a young Christian and inspire them toward greater service in God’s mission. In my own case, he put...
We are excited to announce the publication of our new 12-week Discipleship Cohort materials. The new format is perfect for students, with its condensed time frame and content changes that make it more accessible to both long-time believers as well as those new to...
Gulf Coast Getaway 2026 For over 30 years, campus ministries from all over the US have gathered on the coast of Florida for worship and encouragement. 2026 marked its final gathering. Andy Johnson represented Mission Alive in order to educate and inform interested...
This week marks the 18th anniversary of Steve’s dedicated service to Mission Alive. After receiving his coach training credentials from Transformational Leadership Coaching and serving as a coach mentor with TLC, Steve became aware of Mission Alive. He joined...
Over the last two months and during three different Lufkin Street Ministries gatherings, we have been blessed with countless opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we serve the marginalized of our community. At each gathering, we have seen a steady...
