Missions Alive was started by Harvey and LeAnn Waddelow in April, 1983. Both Harvey and LeAnn are graduates of Lincoln Christian College. They served with African Christian Mission in Zaire, Africa for 13 years. Harvey was President of the National Missionary Convention in 1983. Harvey has been in over 40 different countries assisting missionaries and preaching the gospel. Seeing the need to recruit and train additional missionaries for overseas work, the Waddelows formed Missions Alive. They understand the needs and difficulties of missionaries and are uniquely qualified to assist them in their ministries.