The Rest of Us Missed Out

The impact of the 3eRestoration Trauma Responsive Care Workshop sponsored by Mission Alive was powerful. Many of our IFC leaders were there along with church leaders, lawyers, therapists and others that deal with people impacted by trauma on a daily basis. We asked...

Opportunity for trauma responsive care training

If you live in the DFW area you have great access to the upcoming 3eRestoration Trauma Responsive Care workshop, led by Dr. Fred Liggin of 3e Restoration, on May 1–2, 2026. This interactive workshop will equip church leaders, ministry teams, and Christian...

Imagine the possibility

Recently, members of the Lufkin Street Ministries 2540 leadership team traveled to Austin, Texas, to visit Community First! Village, a residential community created to serve individuals coming out of chronic homelessness. Joining me on the trip was one of our...

Be Fruitful and Flourish

Be Fruitful and Flourish Steve Shaffer, Director of Coaching, Discipleship and Operations I grew up listening to the drumbeat pounding the message that the world is evil and dangerous and our focus should be on escaping this world for a spiritual paradise. I have come...