In September 2025, the Barna Group released a report showing a notable rise in church attendance among younger generations. According to their findings, Gen Z attenders (13-28 year old’s) participate in worship services an average of 1.9 times per month —...
The local Presbyterian church in Bertram will play a vital role in helping Made for More launch its children’s reading program and extend extraordinary generosity at a pivotal moment in our ministry’s growth. As we prepare to begin this new initiative in January, the...
Andre and Andrea Ashford partnered with Mission Alive this year to launch a new faith community in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Below Andre shares his insights on the early months of their ministry. In this early season of planting our IFC, I’ve watched God work in...
In nearly every issue of Freshwater we refer to Innovative Faith Communities. That’s because IFCs are central to the purpose of Mission Alive–to equip leaders to develop innovative communities of faith focused on transforming marginalized communities....
Have you ever wondered why Lufkin Street Ministries 2540 includes 2540 in their name? It’s because Matthew 25:40 is the foundation of their ministry: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did...
The Table-Irving, Mission Alive’s IFC in Irving, Texas, is staying busy this fall under the leadership of Steve and Laura Allen. During October, the group and their nonprofit partner, All Things Made New, hosted two successful work days to establish their new...
