Welcome to Enliven Ministries
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6b)
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6b)
Our Vision: Healthy Prophetic Ministers Globally
At Enliven Ministries, we believe that healthy prophetic leaders are vital to fulfilling the vision of a revived Church. Our focus is on equipping, inspiring, and resourcing prophetic people to thrive spiritually and lead with integrity.
Why the name “Enliven Ministries”?
Helen recalls,
“The name ‘Enliven’ dates back to 2007, when Malcolm and I were preparing to publish my first book. Initially, we considered ‘Revival,’ but as it was widely used, we turned to a thesaurus and chose ‘Enliven’ spontaneously. Thus, Enliven Publishing—and eventually Enliven Blog—was born.”
What began as a publishing venture has since grown into a global ministry. In 2009, Helen launched Enliven Blog, which has become a key platform for prophetic teaching and inspiration.
Our Core Values
Our ministry’s foundation is built on core values that reflect our commitment to Scripture, leadership, and God’s presence. These values guide all we do.
You can explore our Core Values of Prophetic Ministry here.
Enliven Ministries and David McCracken Ministries
Enliven Ministries began as part of David McCracken Ministries in 2017 and has since become an independent ministry. David McCracken remains our spiritual father and one of our apostolic advisors. His guidance has been instrumental in shaping our ministry since 2011.
Our history with David McCracken Ministries
From January 2017 onwards, David McCracken Ministries expanded from being a team of ministers to being a family of ministries. Enliven Ministries was birthed out of David McCracken Ministries. Although we are now an independent ministry, David McCracken is still our spiritual father, as well as one of our apostolic advisors, and has been for over twelve years.
Meat the Team
Helen Calder is the founder of Enliven Ministries and leads the team alongside her husband, Malcolm, who oversees our missions focus. Malcolm’s leadership has expanded our ministry to include travel and international outreach.
Our dedicated team also includes board directors and practical support staff, with plans for further growth.
Who is on the Enliven Ministries Team?
Helen Calder is the founder of Enliven Ministries, supported by her husband Malcolm Calder, along with four other Directors.
Malcolm and Helen are ordained ministers, holding credentials with David McCracken Ministries.
We are also grateful to have team members who are providing assistance in practical and administrative areas and look forward to expanding the team in the future.
What We Offer
Enliven Ministries exists to:
- Be a prophetic voice
2. Equip and inspire prophetic leaders globally
- Be a prophetic voice
Our primary focus is on prophetic ministry, discernment, and prayer.
In addition to Enliven Blog and online courses, including The Prophetic School, we’re excited to offer our Online Prophetic Prayer Library—a resource hub for prophetic intercession and training.
Statement of Faith?
Our doctrinal alignment is with the Australian Christian Churches (ACC), which our home church, Planetshakers, is part of. For more details, visit the About ACC page.
Our Charitable Status
Enliven Ministries is set up as a registered not-for-profit company in Australia, and our legal entity is Enliven Ministries Ltd. This status reflects our commitment to operating with integrity and accountability as we fulfill our mission.
Join Us in Partnership
Partner with us to support our mission of raising healthy prophetic leaders. To make a financial donation, visit our Partner Page.
You can also subscribe to Enliven Blog for prophetic insights and ministry updates.
Notes:
[1] If you are interested in more information about our core values, read our 9 core values of prophetic ministry here on Enliven Blog
[2] To partner with us financially, make a donation via our Partner Page. If you would like to journey more closely with us, use the subscribe box to sign up for Enliven Blog, where I include the occasional personal update.