Mission opportunities exist to lead people to declare and display the gospel.
Life on Mission
Commit to join together with God and His people as we seek to accomplish His mission around the world.
As a part of the Discipleship Pathway, MacArthur Blvd desires that every member live a Life on Mission.
We provide various opportunities throughout the year to engage the lost through local initiatives and short-term mission trips. If you have questions about the following ministries, email Cole Cunningham at ccunningham@mbbcirving.org to get connected.
Check out the ways to live a Life on Mission by using the drop down menu below.
After School Bible Clubs
What We Do
A fun time for Children to hear and learn scripture, sing praise songs, and interact with Christian adults. These clubs are fantastic connections to children in our community.
You Can Help
Good News Club – Tom Landry Elementary
Kids Beach Club – Las Colinas Elementary
Mondays, 2:45-4:15 p.m. | Volunteers share responsibilities for large and small group activities.
Background Checks
- We provide Child Protection Training and a background check for weekly volunteers.
- CFBISD requires an online volunteer application.
- Kids Beach Club and Good News Club have separate procedures that must be completed.
Barbara Bush Middle School
What We Do
We partner with *Big Hope Network by adopting Barbara Bush MS. Many teens don’t have a good support system at home. You can speak truth to a middle schooler. This short time can have a big impact in the life of a student as well as your life. Reach into the community and make a difference.
You Can Help
Mentors
Spend just one hour per week reading, talking, playing, and/or listening to a student during their school lunch. Training is provided.
Prayer Warrior
Pray for a student, their mentor, and teachers.
Service Projects
As needed for Teacher Appreciation, painting, landscaping, or organizing.
*Big Hope Network is a partnership between Kids Hope USA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and churches to support local public schools.
Beautiful Feet
What We Do
“Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (Mark 16:15) through intentional gospel conversations. Engage people at local parks, nursing homes, and homes. Pray for opportunities to have gospel conversations. Training is provided.
You Can Help
Saturdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Participate when available on any given Saturday. Text @macblvdeva to 81010 in order to get weekly updates.
Compassion/Benevolence
What We Do
Show Christ-like compassion to people who are in financial hardship, leading them to trust and follow Christ.
You Can Help
Counselor
A counselor receives requests from individuals and determines the best course of action that will bring a person to trust and follow Christ.
Coach
A coach walks with a member of MacArthur Blvd through life, leading them to trust and follow Christ.
Crisis Ministries
What They Do
Serve those in the Irving community by meeting their physical and spiritual needs. Help share the hope found only in Jesus Christ through the services offered.
You Can Help
Work in our food pantry
Mon.-Wed. and Fri., 9:00 AM-1:45 PM | Sat., 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Pick up food at local grocery stores
Weekday Mornings
Disciple makers, prayer warriors & financial coaches
Flexible hours available
English as a Second Language
What We Do
Share the love and truth of Jesus while helping our neighbors learn English. Training is available.
Mondays, 6:15-8:45 p.m. | September-May with Christmas and Spring breaks
You Can Help
Prayer Warriors
Receive emails or texts for prayer requests and pray.
Teachers
1.5 hrs class time (plus half hour break during large group time); 2 to 3 hrs prep time weekly
*Teacher Helpers
1.5 hrs of class time (plus half hour break during large group time)
Snack Coordinator
1.5 hrs set up & clean up plus coordination time
*Snack Helpers
1 hr setup & clean up
Conversation Engagers
Speak to students during the social part of snack time
*Drop in help is welcome
Love Muslim Neighbors
What We Do
Promote ongoing interaction and evangelistic engagement with the growing number of Muslims who now call DFW home. We are available to train or discuss how to engage Muslims and help you find ways to share the hope of Christ.
You Can Help
Request to join the Facebook Group: “MacArthur Blvd Muslim Outreach”
Delivering Food & Hope
One Saturday/month in North Dallas
Distribute food to needy families displaced by war for the purpose of building relationships and sharing the hope of Christ.
Prison Ministry (Least of These)
What We Do
Mentor offenders by building relationships with the purpose of changing hearts and minds through the good news of Jesus Christ.
You Can Help
1-on-1 Mentoring
men mentors only | Sanders Estes Unit – Venus, TX
Mentor offenders to build relationships on the last Saturday of each month.
Lead a 14-wk faith based life-skill class
men & women mentors | Hutchins State Jail – Dallas, TX
Men lead a group of men and women lead a group of women. Study material is provided and coordinated through the jail chaplain, Carl Lovejoy.
2-Day Prison Evangelism Event
Opportunities throughout the year to participate in a Bill Glass “Behind the Walls” event. Day 1 (Fri. evening) attend training session, Day 2 (Sat.) go into the prison and witness to offenders.
Go to: behindthewalls.com for more info about 2-Day Prison Evangelism.
Cypress, Texas
Joe & Sherrell Ogletree planted Image Church in Cypress, Texas – a diverse, professional and growing community. Their vision is to be a part of the Cypress community, bringing families and communities together, fostering homes where Jesus is the first priority.
UPCOMING TRIPS – TBD
San Antonio, Texas
Ra’id and Lana Al-Safadi planted the first and only Arabic Baptist Church in San Antonio, serving among 53,000 Muslims who speak Arabic.
UPCOMING TRIPS
March & May (specific dates TBD)
During our time with them in March, we will be helping distribute invitations and assisting with an Arabic festival. In May, we will visit families and assist with hosting a picnic outreach.
East Asia
November 21-28 during Thanksgiving Break
Work with local leaders for outreach and discipleship. Team members may visit university classrooms, have meals with prospects, conduct community events and take prayer walks. Team members need to be comfortable meeting new people, walking long distances and trying local foods.
Contact Jamie Brooks (jbrooks@mbbcirving.org) for more information.
Montenegro
May & October (specific dates TBD)
We are planning multiple trips back to Montenegro in 2020. From engaging young professionals through workshops to other outreach opportunities, we’re excited to see all that the Lord will do!
Contact Clif Clifton (secondtim22@yahoo.com) for more information.
Mission Trip Scholarships
MacArthur Blvd is committed to helping members participate in the mission of God through short mission trips. Scholarship funds are available for members who need financial aid up to 50% of the total trip cost. We ask that each member requesting scholarship funds commit to some form of fund raising in addition to receiving a scholarship.