Mission Alive — Organization Profile
Mission Alive is a nonprofit ministry that helps Christians and local churches start and strengthen new expressions of church in underserved places. Based in Dallas, Texas, Mission Alive works primarily across North America, focusing on places and people who may be overlooked or disconnected from traditional church models.
A central part of Mission Alive’s work is equipping leaders to launch Innovative Faith Communities (IFCs)—new faith communities designed to engage real needs in a specific local context. Mission Alive describes its focus as developing these communities with an eye toward the transformation and flourishing of marginalized lives, combining spiritual formation with practical, long-term presence in a neighborhood or people group.
To support leaders in that calling, Mission Alive provides training, coaching, and ongoing encouragement. One key lane is Catalyze Coaching, a coach-training pathway that teaches ministry leaders to listen well, ask wise questions, and help others grow in calling and discipleship. Mission Alive also hosts Discipleship Cohorts, small groups that meet regularly to practice spiritual disciplines and deepen a life of listening and following God in community.
Mission Alive also invests in emerging leaders through the Outfitters Residency, a 12–24 month apprenticeship (with additional internship opportunities) connected with Mission Alive Network churches. This residency model is aimed at developing practical ministry skills, spiritual maturity, and missional habits in real ministry environments.
For those looking to engage, Mission Alive offers several practical on-ramps: learn about IFCs, explore training opportunities, subscribe to ministry updates, and give financially to support ongoing work. The organization also highlights Mission 813, a Mission Alive ministry that supports and encourages women serving as church planters and leaders.
Key Links
- Website: https://missionalive.org/
- Contact Page: https://missionalive.org/contact-us/
- Donate: https://missionalive.org/donate/
- Our Process (IFC pathway): https://missionalive.org/our-process/
- Coach Training (Catalyze Coaching): https://missionalive.org/coach-training/
- Take Action (giving + newsletter): https://missionalive.org/take-action/
- Mission 813: https://missionalive.org/mission-813
- Active IFCs: https://missionalive.org/active-ifcs/
- Media: https://missionalive.org/media/
Contact Information
- Email: co*****@**********ve.org
- Phone: 972-855-8349
- Phone: 214-364-2756
- Mailing address: Mission Alive, P.O. Box 794302, Dallas, TX 75379
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionalive/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MissionAliveVideo
Leadership
- Tod Vogt — Executive Director
- Dr. Gailyn Van Rheenen — Founder
- Becky Van Rheenen — Founder
- Charles Pierson — Board President
- Jeremy Hoover — Executive Director, Mission Alive Canada
