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I am sitting at a conference that the Upstream Collective is doing with pastors here in the states and workers from East Asia. I always learn a lot when I am involved in this interaction. Two quick thoughts that stick out to me as I listen to their stories. These guys really desire partners that [...]

Just finished being a part of the Live Sent Conversation in Orlando this past weekend. The next few days I am in Nashville as The Upstream Collective and Lifepoint Church Smyrna host a Sending Church Roundtable. Part of my conversation at these events is to talk about partnering overseas and what are some quality  characteristics [...]

Thinking about Turkey Three times this past week I was reminded of my time in Turkey this Spring. First I read this excellent interview from Ed Stetzer and a worker in that part of the world. You should take time to read it. Secondly, I  talked with two of the pastors that went with us [...]

Last weekend I was able to be a part of a SENT LAB but on by The Sent Collective.  I was able to chat some  with Chad Vandiver, a missions strategist and co-founder of the SENT Collective. Read his take on how he hopes to help churches reach their lost neighbors. I have worked with [...]

This week I am in Orlando for the Exponential Church planting conference. It is a huge gathering of people involved in church planting at various levels. I arrived in time to go to church this Easter Sunday morning. I went to the gathering at www.westpointchurch.org on the outskirts of Orlando. It was the first time [...]

One of the reasons we lead pastors and church leaders from North America on our Jet Set trips is to expose them to a variety of partnership options. We want to see churches find ways to engage cross culturally. So we talk about what do healthy partnerships look like and how do you go about [...]

I have read a few  posts over the years on the “downside” of short term teams. Sure there are some things you need to consider when you go on a trip. So I thought why not do a quick list on why short-term teams can be good? Here you go! If the church has a [...]