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UPSTREAM BLOG
The Upstream Blog is published two times a week and contains content from missions leaders, pastors, missiologists, and the Upstream team on a wide variety of topics pertaining to being a sending church. Leave us some comments or questions!
Assessing Marketplace Worker Candidates
It is wise to assess members of your church who want to live and work overseas with intentionality.
The Upstream Collective
Aug 17, 20232 min read
How to Prepare for a Virtual Short-Term Trip
If you’re considering planning a virtual short-term trip, here are some things you might consider as you plan and prepare.
Larry McCrary
Feb 2, 20233 min read
The Top Upstream Blog Posts of 2022
As we come to the end of 2022, we are thankful for how God has allowed Upstream to equip the Church and encourage believers over the past...
David McWhite
Dec 29, 20223 min read
The Top Upstream Blog Posts of 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, we want to celebrate all the ways God has allowed Upstream to equip the Church and encourage believers this...
David McWhite
Dec 30, 20212 min read
Suggested Resources for Raising Families Overseas
Raising families overseas is not easy, but you're not alone. Here are some helpful resources for raising families overseas.
Susan McCrary
Aug 27, 20211 min read
Resources to Help Guide Your Prayer for the Nations
Prayer is vital to the work of missionaries around the world. Here are some organizations that have developed prayer guides for the nations.
Meredith Cook
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Your End of Summer Reading: Missionary Biographies
Missionary biographies encourage us, spur us on, and teach us about God's love for all nations. Here are some you should read.
Meredith Cook
Aug 13, 20212 min read
Suggested Resources for Missionary Development
In my last two articles, I talked about helping missionaries attain emotional health and training them in multiplicative discipleship....
Mike Easton
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Missions Resources from Around the Web
We want to highlight some helpful resources from around the web. This is a mixed bag of resources about a variety of missions topics.
The Upstream Collective
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Helpful Resources for Becoming a Sending Church
There is a lot involved with becoming a sending church. Here are some resources to help you.
The Upstream Collective
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Taking the Attitude of a Learner as You Prepare to Move Overseas
Those who plan to work overseas need to have a learner’s attitude and make changes in how they live in preparation for life abroad.
Larry McCrary
May 11, 20205 min read
Book Review: “Small Town Mission: A Guide for Mission-Driven Communities” by Aaron Morro
There is a need for resources, focus, and energy spent on ministry in small towns. Enter "Small Town Mission" by Aaron Morrow.
jamie5785
Apr 23, 20203 min read
Resource of the Week: 40 Questions About Islam by Matthew Bennett
40 Questions About Islam will help you learn about Islamic theology, understand your Muslim neighbors, and help you share the gospel.
Matthew Bennett
Apr 2, 20201 min read
Resources for the Multisite Missions Leader
Multisite churches have massive, often untapped potential for global missions. Check out these resources for multisite missions leaders.
The Upstream Collective
Mar 12, 20201 min read
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