IFC Focus: The Table-Irving The Table-Irving continues in their mission to be a community committed to spreading love and support throughout south Irving. With a heartfelt dedication to walking alongside individuals from all walks of life, they strive to shine a light...
We’ve received a second grant from Pepperdine University! We just love sharing good news! This generous second grant from Pepperdine University’s “Empower and Equip Initiative” funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc., extends our Rural and Small...
Six years ago, my family and I moved back to Canada to engage in the mission of God in my homeland. After 20 years in church-based ministry mostly in the United States, it was clear that God was calling us to something new. We moved to Sarnia, Ontario and began...
From Kelly Bolin, IFC leader, Bertram, Texas Over the past few weeks, we have had the privilege of sitting down with leaders here in Bertram to talk about the needs and opportunities in our community. These conversations were full of insight, encouragement, and a...
Mission Accelerator! Earlier this summer, Mission Alive launched a new initiative we call Mission Accelerator. Mission Accelerator is designed to help our current IFC development projects to make rapid progress toward launching a carefully crafted missional engagement...
Today, we recognize the anniversary of the day that forever changed our nation. It is a day to remember those who were lost and to walk alongside those who still grieve. Yet often we don’t make space for grief–especially in the church. In Discipleship...
Catalyze Coaching continues to offer the highest level of coach training Mission Alive’s Catalyze Coach training program was recently renewed as a Level 1 training program by the International Coaching Federation. In the world of coaching, ICF represents the gold...
Listening to the voices that matter most Jason Hollinger, Lufkin Street Ministries 2540 On the last Saturday of every month, Lufkin Street Ministries 2540 partners with St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for what they call a “Cook and Serve.” Together, we prepare a...
Mental health challenges for the newly housed homeless Steve Allen, The Table-Irving Over the past decade, my wife, Laura, and I have developed deep relationships with individuals who live on the streets of Irving, Texas. What initially began as a desire to fix their...
We’re Looking for Faithful Leaders, Not Superheroes! Throughout the 21 years of Mission Alive’s church planting ministry, we have increased our understanding of what it takes for a church planter to successfully start an innovative faith community (IFC). We...
