Meet two more of our dedicated board members: Michael Martin Michael is relative newcomer to the board, joining in 2024. Michael is an attorney and partner at the law firm of Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, LLP. Before receiving his Juris Doctor from...
Our board of directors is the backbone of our mission. They help guide that mission with wisdom gained from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. These men and women of faith are an invaluable part of Mission Alive. Over the next few weeks we will be sharing a...
In today’s rapidly changing cultural landscape, the church faces a reality never before encountered. In his recent blog post, Tod Vogt challenges leaders to recognize a hard truth: the strategies that shaped the church in the past may no longer serve its mission...
When facing important decisions, we often feel the weight of getting it “right.” For our church planters, the process begins long before a formal assessment. Early on they enter a “season of discernment,” using a guide designed to create space...
When Dr. Fred Liggin became the pastor of Williamsburg Christian Church (WCC), the congregation numbered about 120 and was seeking renewal. Instead of pursuing rapid growth strategies or flashy programs, the church turned outward—to the people often overlooked in...
Last week we shared one of Mission Alive’s core beliefs–taking a mission-first approach to ministry. We believe that God is a missional God and we seek to emulate God’s primary concern– the restoration of his creation. This kind of restoration...