Mission Waco
 United States  / Texas  |  Community/Family

To provide Christian-based holistic, relationship-based programs that empower the poor and marginalized, and mobilize middle-class Americans to become more compassionately involved among the poor.

In 1978, Jimmy and Janet Dorrell bought a deteriorating house in the middle of a blighted neighorhood in North Waco. Based on their understanding of incarnational ministry, they sensed their vocational call was to live among the poor and help bring “good news” through relationships and empowerment opportunities. The couple began offering children’s and teen clubs each week in their home, meeting neighbors, and providing assistance to those struggling in the community. As the ministry grows, community organizing and coalition building has become the primary strategy in the imporverished neighborhoods of the community. Residents of changing neighborhoods are “re-neighboring” through block parties, community empowerment meetings, leadership development, and coalition building. Through its entire history, Mission Waco staff and volunteers have worked hard to balance “hands-on” relationships with the poor, local churches, and the community.

Community building

Social Services

Job training & literacy

Children & youth program

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