Mission Alive recently had the privilege of leading two dynamic class sessions at the National Urban Ministry Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas—a yearly gathering that inspires and equips Christian leaders for transformative work in the heart of our cities. Mission...
Our Rural and Small Town Initiative is funded, in part, by a grant from Pepperdine’s Empower and Equip made possible by Lilly Endowment, Inc. At present we have three IFC sites that are part of this program: Lufkin, Texas; Bertram, Texas; Spartanburg, South Carolina....
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...
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...
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...
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...
