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Many third-culture kids (TCKs) return to their passport country to pursue higher education. Some do so due to language, some due to...

If you have ever served in long-term missions or known someone who has, then you know that following the missionary call God often...

Mobilizing the Body for the Community: Micro vs Macro When I first stepped into the role of Missions Pastor, I often lived in my head in...

Make the Most of Your Foreign Assignment Click here for part one of this article series. Engage in Marketplace Ministry If God has led...

Relying on the local church for travel, lodging plans, and fellowship has long been the norm for those sent out to deliver the Good News.

Maintaining healthy souls on reentry is a community effort that takes time and commitment.

Ethnographic research can be done by anyone and can lead to a more effective and efficient ministry.

Many traditional missions teams can benefit from adding a BAM component to their strategy.