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The Upstream Blog has a range of short articles on various topics around sending. Look through the tags to discover articles that meet your need.

See our previous articles on the why and how of funding national partners or organizations and on how to find them . Vetting indigenous...

I hope that we never let go of the strategic value of learning language as missionaries seeking to demonstrate that the gospel is for all.

Rather than thinking proactively or strategically, the Shotgun Sending Church is involved in whatever comes their way.

A Missionary Care Sending Church desires to make those they send feel loved, cared for, and accountable to what they are sent to accomplish.

Strategic Sending Churches are great at partnering with existing team leaders on the field and members that are not from their church.

The Sending Church can provide unique insight and encouragement to help the Sent-One live out the vision and strategy that is before them.

Strategy brings guidance to our church's culture and narrows its focus towards sending people and resources to make real field impact.

Developing a vision gives importance to defining a clear, simple and compelling statement that draws your church members into God’s mission.