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Mission Alive heads to California

On April 30-May 3, Pepperdine University will host its 81st annual Bible Lectures entitled Running with Perseverance and representatives of Mission Alive will teach two of the many classes available. On Wednesday, May 1, Mission Alive's Executive Director, Tod Vogt,...

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Jesus’ Manifesto

A message from Tod Vogt, Mission Alive Executive Director: In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus presents his vision for a life well lived. Several times he begins his comments with, “You have heard it was said…but I say.…” Using this construction, Jesus  invites his...

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Give to Mission813

Mission 813 is a ministry of Mission Alive that acknowledges the important role women have played throughout history to advance the church.  Mission 813 is named for Luke 8:1-3 that describes the women who supported Jesus and His ministry with their own means.  Gifts...

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Easter and missio dei

The traditional Easter celebration beautifully illustrates the missio dei (God's Mission). It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, the cornerstone of the Christian faith, and the power behind God's mission on earth. The resurrection fuels endurance for God's...

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Good news from The Table-Irving

Political battles. War in Ukraine and the Middle East. The economy. No doubt, there are many things that are discouraging right now. How about something really encouraging instead? Read this from The Table Irving church planter, Steve Allen. The Table-Irving is...

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