Worthless Servants

This week we look at an article by Carey Nieuwhof that proposes five important questions that any leader should ask when looking to the future. We talk about leadership structure, self-evaluation, multidimensional relationships, and much more.

This week's passage paints a powerful image of the Kingdom of God. What truths jump out, and what did we notice? How do our personal experiences help us to apply these verses? We wrestle with these questions, even exploring what good can come from exile and how the chapter propels us in mission, as well.

Scott and Emily have recently spent a week with the missionaries sent in 2019 to plant churches in Monterrey, Mexico and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. They have heard some amazing stories of God’s faithfulness and of community impact, and they now convey those to us. What were some of the missionary strategies that worked or didn’t work? How was it somehow possible to plant churches during a pandemic? The testimonies of victory and transformation renewed and challenged us; we hope it will be the same for you!

As we enter the new year, what do we want to take into 2022? The cast has definitely been thinking about transition, calling, risk, and the smallest mammal in the world.

As we look back on 2021, we want to recognize how we’ve seen God at work. This week we share some stats from the past year and also what God has been doing in our ministries, even in the midst of a pandemic. We share exciting stories from Mission Without Limits, the School of Leadership, and much more!

As we start the Advent season, we want to share an older episode that we still find relevant today. Enjoy! (Episode originally aired November 30, 2017)

This week’s passage holds some uncomfortable truths. Who are we as Christ-followers and what should our actions look like as such? The Worthless Servants discuss the differences between being saved by works and being saved for works. Can faith be divorced from action? Can we even “get into heaven” if we do not do good to others? What are some examples of churches effectively ministering to “the least of these brothers and sisters" of Jesus?

We’re back with more stories from the mission field! Grab a blanket and a cup of hot chocolate and relax while we share about wedding culture, sawdust carpets, and impromptu tours.

Ever wonder how to pray for a missionary more specifically? Do you ever fall into a rut as you pray for their protection and health over and over? This week we offer some tips on how to be more focused and creative in your prayer life for missions. We share a list of seven specifics to pray for or against including pride, stagnation, loneliness and more. Also, how can the acronym “BLESS" be used as a guide to praying for missionaries?

This week we share about what’s been on our minds, including Strengths Finders, grape vines, the call to serve, and more. Don’t miss out - this one went in some very interesting directions!