The Two-Pocket Theory of Mission Support In part 1 of this series, we looked at several ways you can bring in extra income to help you...

Side Hustle: Supporting Missionaries in a Gig Economy For hundreds of years, the standard practice for funding mission work (at least...

A sending church involves the entire church by clearly and consistently teaching its missions convictions, vision, and strategy. This is...

After spending two years interning with Campus Crusade for Christ, and then joining the staff at a fast-growing, multi-site church, I...

The phrase “God can use me right where I am” is a reminder to steward our time well and make disciples of all nations wherever we are.

“Does the sending church conversation unhelpfully exclude or deemphasize the universal church or the parachurch?” The Development of...

Here are some questions to ask to develop programs in this transition phase from Committed Goers to Sent, as members actually hit the field.

Here are some questions to ask as you develop programs in this transition phase from Global Christians to US Senders or Potential Goers.

Global Christians understand that they have to orient their life around God’s mission of bringing the Gospel to those who have not heard it.

These are three questions we need to answer when helping church members move from being new to missions to globally aware.

I'm convinced that everyone should be friends with a missionary—or at least have some kind of contact with a sent one. Here's why.

A global missions display validates your efforts in global missions and shows your members what you are doing around the world.

Prayer is vital to the work of missionaries around the world. Here are some organizations that have developed prayer guides for the nations.

What is a closed country and what does it mean for missions and sending?

Local churches send missionaries. Here at Upstream Sending, we can help you send well. It’s kind of our thing.

As missionaries utilize digital media to reach people in their heart language and heart medium, they are marching in lockstep with history.

The best way to learn to share Christ is by doing it. The challenge is to anchor our faith in Christ and step out by faith.

Leaving home is always emotional, especially during a time of global crisis. But crisis does not negate Jesus's Great Commission.

As God works through your church, how might He be wanting your church to help other churches become sending churches?

Every aspect of being a Sending Church should be evaluated regularly.