Developing missionaries is hard - and that’s why many churches have outsourced cross-cultural sending to missions agencies. But local churches can and should take a meaningful role in preparing and commissioning their own people to the nations.

You're invited to a one-day workshop with the Upstream Collective hosted by the Roanoke Area Global Impact Forum (RAGIF), on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Parkway Church on the Mountain.

This workshop is specially designed for church missions leaders, elders, staff, and missions teams. Together, let’s gain practical strategies, fresh insights, and actionable tools to Build a Sending Pipeline for mobilizing members into global missions.

Thanks to the generosity of others, the full day — including materials, breakfast and lunch — is available for only $35. The day starts with a light breakfast at 8:30 AM. The workshop begins at 9:00 AM and runs till 4:00 PM, with lunch provided.

We’re thrilled to welcome Bradley Bell, the Executive Director of Equipping at the Upstream Collective, to lead the upcoming workshop. A former missionary, church planter, missions pastor, and lead pastor, Bradley brings a wealth of experience to helping churches send well. He is the author of The Sending Church Defined, co-author of The Sending Church Applied, and writes at beautifulmissiology.com. He and his wife, Katie, live in Louisville, Kentucky, with their four daughters.

Key Workshop Benefits:

• Proven framework used by hundreds of sending churches

• Real-world examples and case studies

• Practical tools you can take home and implement immediately

• Collaborative setting with other missions leaders

• Guided by Upstream trainer and author, Bradley Bell

• Hosted by RAGIF but open regionally

Mark your calendar for Friday, January 16, 2026!