Worthless Servants

Fresh off their time in the U.S., Scott and Emily share their perspectives on home assignment. What is it? What was it like for their kids? How did the pandemic influence this specific year? Chelsea interviews the Armstrongs and uncovers some funny and thought-provoking stories along the way.

This year, the Mesoamerica Region of the Church of the Nazarene has been engaged in intentional mentorship training. What does mentoring look like? What has been the impact already in our Region? What are some effective ways to mentor?

This week The Worthless Servants shine new light on a familiar passage. What does this passage teach us about children in ministry, God’s limits (as if he had any), and mentoring?

How does your church view your pastor? We’ve identified three types of relationships between church and pastor. Which one is more healthy? Which one is more prevalent? We share examples of how we grew up thinking about a pastor’s duties, as well as examples of healthy church/pastor dynamics. How do you view the role of your pastor?

Have you ever wondered how the Church of the Nazarene evaluates and develops missionaries? Eight areas have been identified where candidates all over the world can grow. In this episode the Worthless Servants share practical examples and stories of how this assessment is used in our region and beyond. Why are the 8 C’s important? Why are they used for both evaluation and development?

This week we reflect on mentoring, fulfilling a call, and "discovering" culture. We also remember what new missionaries think and feel in their first months in ministry.

This week is jam packed with goodies! There is so much in this passage that we don’t even know where to start. We talk about many of the applications of this text to our lives today, the power of being made "new creations," and how to be ambassadors. What stands out to you? What do you take away from this classic passage?

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for (maybe)! This week we tell some of our stories from the mission field. Listen as we share some funny moments as well as some impactful experiences. Our memories include gifts in other cultures, skydiving guinea pigs, and much more.

This week we share some thoughts about whales, fasting, adoption and more. What have you been thinking about?

This week's Scripture Spotlight hits the mark for several Worthless Servants. Even though it’s just 3 verses, it is packed with counter-cultural implications and a very pointed job description for Christ - and, therefore, those who follow Him. How does this relate to the Church today? How does this characterize our mission as Christians?