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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.

I’m a World War II history nerd. I have watched almost every documentary out there on this time period. As the largest conflict in...

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

I get most energized by being on the field with missionaries, but a close second is hearing from them while they are stateside. Walking...

Below is an example of how churches can debrief short-term teams during re-entry. As you take your team through this activity, give them...

Getting excited about sending out short-term teams is easy. A short-term mission experience is, perhaps, one of the most effective ways...

Reverse culture shock (also called re-entry stress) can occur when you return to your “home” country after spending time in another...

Post-field care can be the most challenging care for churches to provide. Missionaries come home for numerous reasons—scheduled visits,...

Here is a list of resources to further help you care for your sent ones' mind, body, soul, and practical needs.

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.

Reentry care is a multi-faceted endeavor that requires constant tending. Our attention to their care is key to health and longevity.

Consider how you can serve and love the Sent-Ones from your church as they make this difficult re-entry for a short time or permanently.

Third culture kids transitioning back to their passport country face many challenges. Here are a few tips for navigating reentry.

If you’ve experienced lockdowns, disrupted lives, and are still experiencing uncertainty, we encourage you to consider these questions.