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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...
Trauma Responsive Care workshop with Dr. Fred Liggin of 3eRestoration
Mission Alive is pleased to announce an upcoming two-day event, Trauma Responsive Care, led by Dr. Fred Liggin of 3e Restoration, on May 1–2, 2026. This interactive workshop will equip church leaders, ministry teams, and Christian practitioners to understand the...
How your tax return can change lives
"You must pay taxes. But there's no law that says you gotta leave a tip." Morgan Stanley financial services firm Tax season is here once again and many of us anticipate a refund—a welcome financial boost that can be used in countless ways. We ask you to prayerfully...
Imagine the possibility
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...
Missional Opportunities
God has opened three distinct opportunities for missional ministry, and we invite you to join us in praying for leaders who will step forward for each one. In Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, a Neighborhood Minister will live in the Heights community, share life with...
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...
