Lars

President of The Upstream Collective, author of Tradecraft, First 30 Daze and The MarketSpace

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

A concern in leadership today has to do with pacing. Many models we elevate are not sustainable for the long haul. This is one reason why we see pastors, church leaders and missionaries burn out.. It is a marathon, not a sprint. Most of us has only learned the sprint.

[Nathan G. Sloan @NathanGSloan]

Our @TheUpstreamC book, The Sending Church Applied was named one of the top missiology books to read in 2025. Thanks @ChrisHowles @MissionsPodcast
https://t.co/1dh5UkdfOV

[The Upstream Collective @TheUpstreamC]

For those in the Nashville area, join us + @tcktraining for a 1-day training for churches sending and supporting missionary families.

Session 1: The Essential Elements of a Sending Church
Session 2: Standards of Missionary Family Care

https://t.co/wiaWt4U2XQ

[The Upstream Collective @TheUpstreamC]

Today is our third and final day of our Sending Church Gathering! We're focusing on the global church and beauty of polycentric missions, and hearing from @bradleyrbell, @ChrisHowles, and @MungaiChristian

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

So grateful for all of the ways God has used our team and ministry around the world in 2024. Looking forward to 2025

[The Upstream Collective @TheUpstreamC]

Our 2024 annual report is available! Celebrate with us as we reflect on the ways God has used Upstream to equip missionaries, churches, pastors, and marketplace workers this year. https://t.co/h6qol99847

[Nathan G. Sloan @NathanGSloan]

A book I helped coauthor, The Sending Church Applied, was just named a "Best Missions Book of 2024." Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement. https://t.co/u2qiu6Z2cV

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

cannot wait for this

[Bradley Bell @bradleyrbell]

Going to start sharing some of the things I learned during my recent visit to Cameroon. I don’t have space in this season of life to pursue doctoral studies, but I think the African church will be a fine teacher instead.

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

Well it is snowing in Knoxville. It would be a good day for our football Vols to be outside and practice all day long in this. Prep Time for OSU

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

This Wednesday @theupstreamc is putting on an event called Stories of Sending. It is for our global fund offering for end of year. We have a matching gift so your impact will be doubled. Here is the link to register or to make a donation - https://t.co/gag8zpEQTR

[The Upstream Collective @TheUpstreamC]

STORIES OF SENDING | You're invited to hear from missionaries and sending churches around the world talk about the impact of sending in their lives during 2024.

Register for 1 or multiple events as talk about how you can be a part of the mission for 2025: https://t.co/90BP8omJZs

[Bradley Bell @bradleyrbell]

I'll be leading the Live from Africa call with two Cameroonian pastors. Please join us! https://t.co/rANEu8n8Yn

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

A fun part of being a grandparent is taking your grandson after school to drink a very large shake with four lollipops. Before Dinner. And then leaving him for his parents. LOL

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

My bagel and warm chocolate buddy

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

What a treat to see this pic from @bradleyrbell @theupstreamc from his trip in training global churches to be good sending churches

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

@stephendsmith true

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

We are super excited to be having this event

[The Upstream Collective @TheUpstreamC]

You are invited to hear from missionaries and sending churches around the world talk about the impact of sending in their lives during 2024 -- we'll tell stories of sending and talk about how you can be a part of the mission for 2025.

https://t.co/90BP8omJZs

[Lars @LarryMcCrary]

We are kicking off our Global Fund 2024 on this Giving Tuesday. Join us for our Stories of Sending for @theupstreamc next Wed, Dec. 11th. Register here - https://t.co/gag8zpEQTR

[The Upstream Collective @TheUpstreamC]

We’re at a pivotal moment at Upstream, uniquely positioned to equip and mobilize more churches worldwide for the sake of the gospel.

We need your help to sustain + enhance this work of helping next generation of churches to live out the Great Commission.
https://t.co/uNxIJQq27e

[The Upstream Collective @TheUpstreamC]

The best way to come alongside a future TCK is to give them space to grieve what they leave behind, help spark interest and knowledge of what lies ahead, and provide emotional and spiritual support as they navigate the first steps of becoming a TCK.

https://t.co/R6lkoEtx36

[The Upstream Collective @TheUpstreamC]

Megan Norton is an author, Third Culture Kid (TCK) consultant, intercultural trainer, podcast host of A Culture Story, and writer.

Join us TOMORROW 11/14 at 2 p.m. EDT for an online training to discuss the best ways to care for your missionaries’ kids.

https://t.co/rQG8WormaY