Recent Articles
Understanding our RSTIs
Rural and small towns are a major focus of Mission Alive's efforts to help communities and churches thrive by prioritizing the needs of its residents. Last year our Rural and Small Town Initiative was blessed to be a recipient of Pepperdine University's Empower and...
The Rest of Us Missed Out
The impact of the 3eRestoration Trauma Responsive Care Workshop sponsored by Mission Alive was powerful. Many of our IFC leaders were there along with church leaders, lawyers, therapists and others that deal with people impacted by trauma on a daily basis. We asked...
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...
