Resources

Tools to support, equip, and encourage missional workers located here.

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Missional Care Resources

Alliance 436 was founded in response to a lack of care and self care in the missional community. Jesus told his disciples that they would be known for their love of another (John 13:35) but so often, love for the lost seems to eclipse love for other believers. Jesus took time away from the crowds (the ministry to the lost) to be with the Father, to be with his inner circle of three disciples, to be with the 12, and to be with a larger group of disciples (we hear of 72 and later 500). For various reasons, many missional workers felt a sense of guilt or hesitation to seek retreat. We’re here to help advocate for workers and help them find resources and rest. We also want to encourage workers to care for one another and even to be more generous to their co-laborers than those they have a calling to reach.

To the best of our knowledge, all of the resources we share are services to ministry laborers without financial obligation. Lack of funds should never be a reason to avoid reaching out. However, we do encourage everyone who has been blessed by one of these ministries to consider giving back in some way, even that simply means being an advocate through prayer with the Father and word-of-mouth commendations within the church and missional community. For any of the services offered by Alliance 436, please utilize the contact us page to make an initial request and our team will follow up with next steps.

Soul Care:

• The Hiding Place, Brownwood, TX – Free couples retreats for pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders.
• Everfree, Wimberly, TX or Virtual – Free inner healing prayer appointments via zoom or in-person.
• Six One Ministries, Highland Village, TX or Virtual – Free inner healing prayer appointments via zoom or in-person.
• Kainos Care Network, Flower Mound, TX or Virtual – Free ministry debriefing.
• Mosaic Foundation, Various locations – Free regularly scheduled spiritual direction session.

Training:

• Alliance 436, Mesquite, TX or Virtual – Free regularly scheduled missional coaching to help singles and couples prepare for local ministry or an overseas deployment.
• Alliance 436, Mesquite, TX or Virtual – Free missional financial coaching to aid laborers in personal financial management and good stewardship practices.
• Novo, Dallas, TX or Virtual – Free 7-module Activating Prayer Cohort, typically offered in the fall and spring semesters.
• Novo, Dallas, TX or Virtual – Free Disciple Makers Workshop, a four-hour Sunday afternoon session typically offered every May and December.

Benevolence:

• Alliance 436, Dallas, TX – Counseling scholarship to help cover part of the cost to visit a licensed practicing counselor (LPC) for couples counseling, trauma healing, grief, parenting, or other needs (by application only and contingent upon available funds).
• Alliance 436, Dallas, TX – Admin fee-free platform for fundraising in response to emergency needs of a church member. Alliance 436 does not raise or provide funding. This service has limited availability, an application must be submitted, approval is not guaranteed, and funds raised may only go directly to the specific need.

ESL and Linguistic Resources

Our team has been actively involved in a variety of English classes, both internationally and within the United States. Through partnerships with other organizations as well as launching independent initiatives, we have gained valuable insight into a wide range of ESL curricula.

Based on our experience, we have compiled a list of recommended ESL curricula ideal for those starting new English language programs. In addition to structured materials, we strongly encourage incorporating classroom volunteers to support student engagement—especially for learners who may be shy or hesitant to participate. These one-on-one or small group interactions are essential for building confidence and reinforcing what is taught.

To create a well-rounded learning environment, we also recommend including conversation practice and storytelling in every lesson. While textbooks are helpful tools for developing reading and writing skills, true language acquisition comes through consistent, immersive experiences that prioritize communication.

Some of these resources are available for free and others require a paid subscription or upfront cost. Alliance 436 has no formal relationship nor represents any of the resources or organizations listed below and we do not benefit financially from any purchases made.