Worthless Servants

It’s the epic conclusion of the “Language Trilogy”! This time we’re taking about your brain on language. How does it physically affect your brain when you learn a new language? How does language affect the way we think or behave?

The Worthless Servants continue the conversation from last time about language learning. How do we stay motivated? What are the important things to focus on and remember when we go through the tough times of learning a new language?They also share some funny stories and welcome some guest speakers!

Why is language learning important in missions and ministry? How does language learning happen? How do we persevere in learning a new language when it gets hard? Stay tuned for the dramatic conclusion…

This week the Worthless Servants focus on a familiar passage of scripture. Maybe it’s a story you’ve heard before but how does it apply to missions? They share their thoughts and take a deeper dive into Genesis 12:1-3.

What is the World Evangelism Fund (WEF)? Why is it important? Although mentioned in the previous episode, this time they dive in much deeper. The Worthless Servants share personal stories of its significance and how they first learned about it. They talk about how volunteerism fits in and how we can to better at sharing and prioritizing WEF.

One more year and the numbers are in. We take a look at some encouraging trends and we also find out where we can improve as a denomination and region. We look at things like Global membership, youth in the church, financial giving, and the growth in Africa and Eurasia.

It’s the 50th episode celebration! This episode is all about you, the listener. We answer some of your questions, both serious and not so serious. This episode is also full of surprises!

What is Lent? Why is it important? The Worthless Servants help us investigate what it means to practice this tradition of fasting as well as its benefits. They share personal experiences and stories and help us re-examine what this season could mean for us.

What happens when a missionary goes on “Home Assignment”? Why is it important? What are its blessings and challenges? The Worthless Servants help us understand what it is like to travel often, be with multiple churches, raise funds, and share the vision while on home assignment. And no, it’s not a vacation!

After learning about and practicing nine Characteristics of a healthy, missional church, it’s time to evaluate our ministries and how we practice those characteristics. Taken from James 1:22-25, this characteristic not only helps us be missional but helps us stay that way. Why is evaluation important? How does it make us more effective? Are we asking the right questions?