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1315 N. 15th Street
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 753-4900

Our Mission:

1) Provide holistic, relationship-based programs that empower the poor and marginalized

2) Mobilize middle-class Americans to become more compassionately involved among the poor

3) Seek ways to overcome the systemic issues of social injustice which oppress the poor and marginalized


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Trolls and Truth:
14 Realities About the Church We Don't Want to See,
Jimmy Dorrell's recent book

Mission Waco's Message Board

Read Dorrell's article in the Wittenburg Door

See Jimmy with Shane Claiborne and David Crowder from "Cry for the Poor"
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Dr. John Perkins kicks off three day workshop on poverty- July 17-20.
Besides hearing one of America’s pioneers of Christian community development, you can get training on how to create holistic programs and about Ruby Payne’s well-known, “Bridges Out of Poverty,” training. You can register through the BGCT or online with Mission Waco Cost is only $50 for everything (a value of $100) or you may select various venues. A $10 late fee will be in effect after July 3.

“Urban Teens Head to College and Jobs”-
Growing up in the inner city is challenging, but with loving and supportive Christians in their lives, opportunities to overcome the drugs, crime and hopelessness are there! Mission Waco’s “Urban Youth Program,” will once again offer several college scholarships through our “Wellspring Scholarship Program,” a fund donated by an anonymous couple who believes in investing in long term change. This Spring, at least three scholarships will be presented on the “college exposure” tour to TSTC, Baylor, and McLennan Community College.
      Through the generosity of a $10,000 Caterpillar Grant, at least twelve urban teens will receive job training, experience and 30-hour jobs this summer. The Urban Youth Work Program is one of the best ways we empower inner city youth to move toward adult responsibility.

Come Volunteer this Summer!
Why would anyone waste their summer vacation when they could help love and encourage urban children and youth in day camps, street camps and in various ministries with adults? We’ve got a place for you! Contact Joyce or Natasha at our offices, 753.4900!

India and Mexico City Groups Head Out!
Mission Waco’s “mission-exposure trips” are life-changing! A group of ten head out this week for almost four weeks to India to Delhi, Calcutta and Srinigar to volunteer in various Christian ministries there. On July 9-16, a large group will go to MxCity to work among orphans, the street children other marginalized folks. Last call for that trip!

"Plunge2Poverty Weekend" and “God in the Cities” announced.
On Labor Day weekend, Aug 28-Sept 1, (called “Plunge2Poverty), Mission Waco is going to do a special weekend for Baylor alums and their families. Cost is $120/each, including stay and meals at our training center and a Baylor/Wake Forest football ticket. Weekend begins Thursday evening, August 28, at the Baylor/Wake Forest Football Game.
Volunteer
"It is in giving that we receive."



Poverty Simulation
"One weekend changed my life!"



Exposure Trips
"I will never be the same."

Read more about how they HAVE changed!
READ MORE in the Current ENews
Register online for “No Need Among You!” Workshop (July 17-20)- Waco, TX
An incredible learning opportunity that addresses poverty and how to help READ MORE

CCDA Institute Comes To Waco, Texas July 17-20, 2008 Registration Form
Children
"Our best chance to overcome the sins of the city is to offer the best assets of the Kingdom to the children in the city."

Youth
"When everyone seemed to give up on me, you were there for me."
Job Training
"I could never have found a job and my dignity without the M-Powerment Program."

Recovery
"Crack and booze had made me a slave; Mission Waco's Christian-based treatment set me free to be human again!"
Homeless
"I was a stranger and you invited me in."

Meyer Center
"A shower, food, clean clothes and lots of encouragement and opportunity to change."

Planning an Event? Have you considered Mission Waco?

Do you have an event coming soon and need a space? The Meyer Center sanctuary is available for weddings, funerals, and meetings. The dining hall is available for additional fees. Click here for more information!

Other events? Do you need a tent? A climbing wall? A meeting space? The theater? Look at what Mission Waco has to offer.