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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.

The budget is one of the best ways to reflect the values of a church. Giving to global missions usually falls in one of four categories.

Sending someone does not mean letting them go. It means holding on tight to the relationship so that the nations may know the glory of God.

Here are three reasons that we must be committed to language learning and disciple-making in the language of the heart.

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.

We should teach our future missionaries the principles of multiplicative discipleship no matter which church model they encounter.

I have been a support-raised missionary. It’s pretty awesome. Here are some of the challenges, along with a few pleasant surprises.

Being a fully-funded missionary is pretty awesome. Here are some of the benefits, along with a few unpleasant surprises.

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

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.

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

Missionary biographies encourage us, spur us on, and teach us about God's love for all nations. Here are some you should read.

While closed countries and security can make communication daunting, do not let it stop you from staying in contact with sent ones.

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

How can a church support sent ones in fund raising in ways that are compatible with its giving structure?

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.

Providing for the needs of the body lays the groundwork for rest and renewal of the mind, alleviating stress in sent ones’ reentry process.

Professional Christian counseling may be necessary for returned workers who have experienced trauma or levels of high stress on the field.

Debriefing helps ensure sent ones' continued health, resiliency, and well-being.

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