What do wine, bar-b-que, and IFCs have in common? They take time. They take care. Young wine tastes harsh and dry, not allowing the true character of the underlying grapes to flourish. To reach the smooth, rich taste of a good wine, the grapes need time to age, to...
As supporters of Mission Alive, you are our best ambassadors. You understand that Mission Alive views church “planting” from a different perspective. And sometimes explaining that perspective to those who view church planting in a more traditional form can be...
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...
Spiritual Transformation-Abilene, Texas Starting in 2023, Mission Alive invited Vini and Rachel Montesdeoca to launch an IFC in Abilene, Texas, called Spiritual Transformation. Their IFC (innovative faith community) is less focused on public gatherings for worship and...
Bridging Local Churches and Granting Organizations for New IFCs The Bell Trust, in partnership with Greenville Oaks Church of Christ in Allen, Texas, has awarded Mission Alive a pivotal grant to bolster one of our newest Innovative Faith Communities (IFCs). This...
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...
