The General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene annually give a report regarding milestones and challenges that the denomination has faced. This year Dr. Carla Sunberg characterized 2020 as a “year of grace.” People around the globe have been serving and giving and being the Church! In the face of such adversity, how have things been filled with God’s grace in 2020? How have we remained connected? Where do we go from here?

The Church of the Nazarene recently shared the results of an in-depth study on how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted Nazarene pastors around the world. It’s a fascinating glimpse into how many leaders and churches are feeling. How has the past year impacted giving? Have local churches found new meaning and purpose in midst of the stress? How could God be working in the Church even during a such a difficult time?

Every leader has keys. Some are literal keys on a keychain, others are metaphorical and represent the many responsibilities one has as a leader. In this episode we talk about some articles written by Dominican youth leader, Esteban Juan Alcántara, on what is “Keychain Leadership”, how to be a good keychain leader, and the importance of handing over keys time and again.

The global pandemic has hindered a lot of things. But it will never stop God from working. This week we’re sharing stories from all around the region about what God was able to do through His people during an event called “Mission without Limits”. This initiative sent missionaries to dozens of nearby communities to participate in a “glocal” movement. What is “glocal”? What did God do during the two weeks? Listen to find out!

We’re continuing our blast from the past, this week revisiting some great moments from episodes 51-99. Once again, thanks to all who have been on this journey with us, and we hope you enjoy these episodes with us. If you’re just joining us, we hope these episodes will give you a brief glimpse into what the Worthless Servants are all about.

After celebrating 100 episodes two weeks ago, we want to take a look at some of our best moments from episodes 1 - 50. We don’t have time to highlight everything, but if you’re new to the Worthless Servants, here are some key episodes to get you started. If you’re a long listener, enjoy taking this trip down memory lane with us!

Can you believe we’ve been doing this for 100 episodes? This time Chelsea helps us celebrate! We list some of our favorite past episodes, we play Worthless Servants Trivia, we talk with some special guests, and we share our hopes for the future. Plus, there are several surprises you won’t want to miss! Thank you all for listening and being an army of Worthless Servants!

This week we share some of our thoughts on unity, vacation, and flexibility. Natalie also shares some honest thoughts about serving in missions and taking the next step in her call. Don’t miss out on this episode and let us know what’s been on your mind!

Nobody likes criticism, but it is necessary for healthy growth. This week we take a step back and look at ourselves and the Church to see if we are spreading Good News or Toxic Faith. We talk about perfectionism, control, perpetual cheerfulness and more. What happens if we acknowledge these characteristics of toxic faith systems and seek to change them? Is there a way to find a balance between wholesale criticizing and accepting everything blindly? What does God say the Church needs to be as an agent of hope and healing?

This week's Scripture Spotlight brings us to those exiled from Jerusalem to Babylon. It is a passage that has clear missional implications for how we view our cities. How can we be the Church in our city? What does it mean to “seek the peace” of our city? What are the practical implications of this verse for us today?