Missio Dei Communities

12/14/2025

The first priority of an MC leader is not making disciples. It is being a disciple. If we set out to do something for Jesus without first being with Jesus, we will eventually burn out, grow cynical, or worse, begin shaping people into our own image instead of his. But when we follow Jesus by grace,

11/26/2025

Your generosity is helping plant the gospel in Mesa and around the world.https://mailchi.mp/59acfe39b500/advent-gratitude-and-an-invitation-to-join-the-work-of-jesus

09/19/2025

When the Story Doesn’t Go as Planned Reflections from Philippians 1:12–14 You ever get to that moment in a movie and think, “Well, that’s not how I would’ve done it…” Maybe it’s when they made one too many Rocky sequels. Or when someone green-lit that Green Lantern movie — yeah, th...

06/11/2025

You can’t grow alone.

If you hang around Missio for more than five minutes, you’ll hear it: We are formed by God, together, for the sake of others. The middle part — together — might be one of the the most neglected piece of discipleship in modern life. Does it sound too bold? I’m sticking by it We love the

06/07/2025

You are being formed. (Even if you think you aren’t.) Give it a read and share with your community!

You are being formed. Right now. Whether you want to be or not. Every conversation you have, every headline you skim, every podcast or show you half-listen to while folding laundry it’s shaping you. There are multi-billion dollar industries meant to form your sexuality with p**n, to form your d

07/14/2024

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! We are gathering our Missio Communities and friends together to sing, pray, receive communion, hear teaching, drink some coffee, and laugh together. The shared stories and shared lives that come together here are powerful reminders of the goodness of God- even in the midst of the many storms we face.

If you are in town (and we realize that's a big if) gather with us for our final community wide gathering of July. 10am, Downtown Mesa.

06/17/2024

We've found we need these three ingredients for disciple making environments to flourish.

These three ingredients are found in every effective disciple making environment.

03/12/2024

Videos, Bible Studies, Missional Practices. All in One Place.

https://missiodeicommunities.com/pathwaysmodules

Enjoy.

There are four modules that together form a comprehensive first year as a missional community. Each month of the module will include guides for Studying, Equipping, Eating, and Serving together. We pray as you commit to these things over the year that your love of Jesus grows and a faithful missiona...

03/05/2024

Trying to put together your first MC leadership team OR revitalizing an existing one?

A great place to continue that process is by identifying the gifts God has given your community. We reccommend starting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jkWQP1VD5w

Missio Dei PHX Missio Dei Mesa

The body of Christ is made up of many members. Each one uniquely gifted for creativity and service as they take up their role in God' story. Finding your uni...

02/23/2024

Looking for a simple way to spend time with God in your Bible? Try this method.

The Bible is a big book. We get it. It can be intimidating. How do we know where to start? The sheer volume of words is astounding, let alone the mystery and reality of this being the Word of God passed down from generation to generation. Sometimes we need to study deeply, and can’t avoid the fac

02/06/2024

READ: a simple tool to spend time in your Bible.

The Bible is a big book. We get it. It can be intimidating to know where to start for the sheer volume of words let alone the mystery and reality of this being the Word of God passed down from generation to generation. Sometimes we need to study deeply, and can’t avoid the fact that it can be hard

01/31/2024

Reading Matthew with us this year? Here's our February reading plan: https://missiodeicommunities.com/missio-mesa-blog/2024/1/31/some-february-reading-plan-thoughts

We hope this continues to be a resource you as you encounter God in his word and are equipped for your work in his world.

Friends, So glad you are here. If you've been following along with us since January, you've gained an overview of the entire gospel of Matthew. You've read every word, witnessed every activity, and encountered every conflict that Matthew penned down. You've seen Jesus' priority of the kingdom, hi