Worthless Servants

The Worthless Servants continue the conversation about assumptions some people may have about missionaries. They talk today about saying goodbye, where “home” is, support from their local churches, newsletters, and fear. Maybe you've wondered about these aspects of missionary life; hopefully we can answer some of your questions.

What does a normal day in the life of a missionary look like? You may be surprised. The Worthless Servants discuss some common misperceptions about missionaries and missionary life. Do we all live in a hut? How connected are we to the rest of the world? And how do we balance the moments of revival with the uninspiring routine?

In the previous episode we set the foundation of rethinking what evangelism is. This week we go even deeper. How do we evangelize in today’s society? Listen as we share from our personal experiences as well as stories from around the region. We also give some examples and tips of how to evangelize in practical ways.

Sometimes, when we hear the word “evangelism” we cringe - yes, even us Christians. The Worthless Servants have something to say about that. In the first half of this two-parter, they discuss what evangelism is - or should be. What does it mean to evangelize? How does our theology affect how we evangelize or what we think of evangelism?

This week it’s all about the kids and teens. How do they fit in ministry? We look at some articles by Alvin Reid and Laura Copeland to help us articulate the need for youth in the church. How do we reach and invest in younger generations? What do they have to offer to older generations?

The 9th Characteristic of a Genesis Church is all about money. Or is it? What are we saying with the way we handle finances? AJ has to try and keep his cool on this issue. They also share stories of how God can work through generosity and why it is so important for a healthy church. And, by the way, what does the World Cup have to do with any of this?

The Worthless Servants talk about multi-ethnic churches and ministries. What are some of the benefits and challenges? What are effective strategies for a multi-cultural context? We touch on the exciting but difficult realities inherent in leading a variety of different cultures and ethnicities and share some examples that we’ve seen throughout our region and the world.

This week we interview two missionaries that have just returned from serving for two years in Grenada. We hear about what God has been doing in the islands and how God has transformed them and the community. They tell us what has impacted them the most, what they have learned, and - most important - what the food was like. Also, you won’t want to miss their advice to those who are considering a missions call themselves.

You’ve heard from Freya and the Frys, but this week we interview the Armstrongs.  You may think you already know them, but in this episode they’ll fill you in on how they met and fell in love, their call to missions, and their sanctification stories. We also find out that Scott has a deep love for bagels. Chelsea is in charge for this one, so buckle up!

This week the Worthless Servants talk about comparison. We see it everywhere: from celebrities to social media posts, and even in the Bible. How does comparison steal our joy? What is our measure of success? How can it subtlely creep into the Church and ministry? The topic provokes plenty of stories from the mission field and the local church.  Hopefully during this episode, you’ll remember where your true identity lies.