Recent Articles
Lufkin Texas IFC Featured for its Impactful Street Ministry Mission Alive’s Innovative Faith Community (IFC) in East Texas was recently featured in the Lufkin Daily News! The article highlights the powerful work of Lufkin Street Ministries, led by Jason and Sarah...
Two new IFCs: Missional House Church & Missional Church
Last week, we introduced two of the six types of Innovative Faith Communities (IFC) that Mission Alive can help you launch in your community: Individual Missional Initiatives and Mission Small Groups. This week we will examine two more IFC types that can transform...
Is God nudging you toward something new?
Introducing Individual Missional Initiatives and Missional Small Groups Mission Alive equips leaders to launch six types of missional initiatives. These six types are differentiated by, 1) whether you launch them while remaining part of an established church and 2)...
Six Types of IFCs
Innovative Faith Communities come in different shapes and sizes. Every project Mission Alive has pursued is unique because it focuses on specific needs of a marginalized population within a diverse collection of communities. We recognized that this wide-open...
Introducing IFC leader: Kelly Bolin, Bertram, TX
Introducing IFC leader: Kelly Bolin Bertram, Texas Mission Alive is proud to introduce Kelly Bolin – Mission Alive’s newest Innovative Faith Community leader. Kelly has lived in the Liberty Hill area of Texas for many years. Most recently, she has served as the...
Welcome our new board member Tom Cooper
Welcome Tom Cooper! Mission Alive is thrilled to announce the addition of Tom Cooper to our board of directors and we are excited for what Tom brings to our leadership team. Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Tom attended Missouri State University. Later, he took a...
In Honor of Mothers (M813)
In Honor of Mothers By Candace Vogt Recently I have been watching several animal documentaries. Some of my favorite scenes are those of mothers and their young. Mothers like the humpback whale that travel great distances often at great risk to themselves to give...
Put Your Passions to Work
How Are You Wired for Mission? God has uniquely wired each of us with gifts, passions, and experiences that are meant to contribute to His Kingdom. Our mission to catalyze innovative, missional faith communities isn’t just the work of a select few—it’s a collaborative...
He is Risen: Hope and Renewal
He is Risen: Hope and Renewal The risen Christ is the ultimate reminder that God’s love is victorious today and everyday. Jesus’ resurrection is not just a historic event—it is a promise that new life is possible for all. At Mission Alive, we see this resurrection...
Our 21st anniversary
Celebrating 21 years: A journey of faith and growth You may remember (and even attended) our 20th year anniversary celebration last year at the Museum of Biblical Art and this month we joyfully celebrate 21 years of ministry since our founding in 2004! From the very...
