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Are we speaking the same language?
IFCs ICF M813 DCs RSTI CCT BOD Acronyms. They make communication more efficient, but only if you know what they mean. At Mission Alive, we have been know to throw around an acronym or two, so to make sure we all speak...
Could you or your church need a little extra support?
Mission Alive offers a number of resources that help existing churches become more engaged in God’s mission. Discipleship Cohorts (DCs) - Our DCs help individuals and small groups learn to listen to God through Scripture, prayer and being on mission. The 16-week class...
Launch Your Mission: Lead an Innovative Faith Community in Rural America
Are you a visionary leader called to ministry that transforms communities from the ground up? Mission Alive is actively seeking dedicated leaders to launch new Innovative Faith Communities (IFCs) in rural and small towns across the United States. This vital work is...
IFC Focus: the Table-Irving
IFC Focus: The Table-Irving The Table-Irving continues in their mission to be a community committed to spreading love and support throughout south Irving. With a heartfelt dedication to walking alongside individuals from all walks of life, they strive to shine a light...
We love to share good news!
We've received a second grant from Pepperdine University! We just love sharing good news! This generous second grant from Pepperdine University's "Empower and Equip Initiative" funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc., extends our Rural and Small Town Initiative (RSTI)....
Welcome Jeremy Hoover, Executive Director, Mission Alive Canada
Six years ago, my family and I moved back to Canada to engage in the mission of God in my homeland. After 20 years in church-based ministry mostly in the United States, it was clear that God was calling us to something new. We moved to Sarnia, Ontario and began...
Building Bertram’s Future Together
From Kelly Bolin, IFC leader, Bertram, Texas Over the past few weeks, we have had the privilege of sitting down with leaders here in Bertram to talk about the needs and opportunities in our community. These conversations were full of insight, encouragement, and a...
Mission Accelerator has launched!
Mission Accelerator! Earlier this summer, Mission Alive launched a new initiative we call Mission Accelerator. Mission Accelerator is designed to help our current IFC development projects to make rapid progress toward launching a carefully crafted missional engagement...
Discipleship Conversations offers insight on grief and faith
Today, we recognize the anniversary of the day that forever changed our nation. It is a day to remember those who were lost and to walk alongside those who still grieve. Yet often we don't make space for grief--especially in the church. In Discipleship Conversations,...
Catalyze Coaching continues to offer the highest level of coach training
Catalyze Coaching continues to offer the highest level of coach training Mission Alive’s Catalyze Coach training program was recently renewed as a Level 1 training program by the International Coaching Federation. In the world of coaching, ICF represents the gold...
