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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.

As a returned global worker, I occasionally get this request from our church’s mission’s office: “We had a visit from someone about to...

How do you know if you are qualified and ready to practice business as mission (BAM)? Many members of our churches already have...

It is wise to assess members of your church who want to live and work overseas with intentionality.

“What do you mean I don’t have to choose between work and missions?” Michael* (name changed for security) was initially perplexed as I...

Let me tell you a little about Joe. Joe was a business student at a university in the U.S. He spent one semester studying abroad in an...

Business as Mission (BAM) is becoming a popular strategy in countries around the world today. BAM is a holistic ministry model that...

The Enduring Marketplace Author Neil Johnson defines the marketplace as "the forum through which human economic commerce is conducted."...

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

Expatriates: Our Accidental Pathway to Missions Life in the Oil Patch A poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs...

Culture and worldview are complicated. Here are some questions that should guide your understanding.

There are several areas for which a sending church can provide financial resources for their marketplace worker.

The Upstream Collective is committed to equip those desiring to live, work, and study overseas. That's where our Helipad training comes in.

With many alternative pathways to missions, churches can and should assess marketplace workers. Here are a few things to look for.