Recent Articles
A Season of Discernment
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 to hear God’s voice....
Discerning Future Leaders
One of the most exciting parts of our work here at Mission Alive is walking alongside leaders as they explore launching new Innovative Faith Communities (IFCs). These faith communities don’t start with programs or strategies but with people. That’s why we take...
Ministry Opportunities
Mission Alive is often asked to assist in finding leaders to serve in a variety of missional ministry opportunities in partnership with existing churches and organizations. While these opportunities exist within established ministry contexts, they fit beautifully into...
Siempre Familia Iglesia de Cristo–Part 2
Last week Manuel and Nancy Gonzalez shared the roots of their ministry with Siempre Familia, a Spanish speaking ministry dedicated to serving Ft. Worth, Texas. Here is more of Nancy and Manuel's story: Ever since losing the building in Fort Worth, we knew that we had...
Shared table, shared vision
Manuel and Nancy Gonzalez are Mission Alive's newest IFC leaders. Their church, Siempre Familia, is different than our other IFCs. Instead of establishing a new faith community, they are reimagining an existing one. It all started by a shared connection and a shared...
Growing Your Church Through Trauma-Responsive Training
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...
Opportunity for trauma responsive care training
If you live in the DFW area you have great access to the upcoming 3eRestoration Trauma Responsive Care workshop, led by Dr. Fred Liggin of 3e Restoration, on May 1–2, 2026. This interactive workshop will equip church leaders, ministry teams, and Christian...
Getting to Know Mission Alive: Incarnational
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 cannot be accomplished...
Wine, BBQ and IFCs
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...
Getting to Know Mission Alive: Missional
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...
