nts five dangers facing missionaries and the local churches that send them and gives biblical and practical instruction for missionaries, sending churches, and mission organizations. This book boldly approaches gentle correction for the missionary to reverse these five crises in their ministries. It challenges the local church to prepare and equip men and women for the high calling of missionary life. The focus of this book centers on the importance of the gospel, doctrine, prayer, accountability, and family. The final chapter gives the local church practical counsel to ensure their missionary is not only spiritually healthy according to God's Word but showing the church how they can come alongside their missionary as the sending agent.