resource | Upstream Collective

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!

Beyond Reverse Culture Shock Introduction

Mike Easton

Feb 264 min read

Beyond Reverse Culture Shock Introduction

I’m a World War II history nerd. I have watched almost every documentary out there on this time period. As the largest conflict in...

David McWhite

Dec 29, 20223 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...

The Upstream Team's Favorite Missiology Resources

Mike Easton

Nov 17, 20222 min read

The Upstream Team's Favorite Missiology Resources

There’s always more we could read, isn’t there? While there are endless books you could be reading, we wanted to provide an answer to the...

Your End of Summer Reading: Missionary Biographies

Meredith Cook

Aug 13, 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.

Resource of the Week: Security Tips for Your Short-Term Teams

The Upstream Collective

Aug 6, 20211 min read

Resource of the Week: Security Tips for Your Short-Term Teams

While it's never fun to consider how to respond to crises, it's important to learn how to equip your short-term teams for such occasions.

Resource of the Week: Sending Church Online Training Recording- Developing a Missions Budget

The Upstream Collective

Jul 9, 20211 min read

Resource of the Week: Sending Church Online Training Recording- Developing a Missions Budget

We are bringing back one of our most popular Sending Church Online trainings- Developing a Missions Budget.

Suggested Resources for Missionary Development

Mike Easton

Aug 13, 20202 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....

Taking the Attitude of a Learner as You Prepare to Move Overseas

Larry McCrary

May 11, 20205 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.

Book Review: “Small Town Mission: A Guide for Mission-Driven Communities” by Aaron Morro

jamie5785

Apr 23, 20203 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.

Matthew Bennett

Apr 2, 20201 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.