A blog designed to develop missional leaders
By:José Samuel Mérida In our modern society, where success is often measured by the size of a bank account, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that any vocation should bring material wealth. However, there is a special calling that stands in stark contrast to this trend: ministry. Serving the Lord in the... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Recently, I was recommended a book by Stephen M.R. Covey. Although Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others was written for leaders in all walks of life, I find it interesting that several times the author uses Christian concepts, especially stewardship: “A fundamental belief of a Trust... Continue Reading →
By: Yerys Amador During Discover Missions in Kenya, Africa in June 2024, I heard the testimony of one of our young people exploring a call to missions. He used a phrase that is perhaps understood in many parts of Latin America, but is especially known in the Dominican Republic: he said that he wanted to... Continue Reading →
By: José Samuel Mérida Today I want to continue talking about a crucial aspect of the call to ministry that is often overlooked: the importance of formal education. If we truly feel God's call to serve in pastoral or missionary ministry, we must be willing to invest the time and effort necessary to adequately prepare.... Continue Reading →
The city of Trujillo in Peru hosted the regional congress of young Nazarenes called "KALEO 2024." Delegations from the 10 South American countries gathered, with more than 2,500 participants. The regional ministry coordinators, the national Nazarene Youth International coordinators, and the global director of NYI, David Gonzalez, were also present. Over 130 young people from different regions... Continue Reading →
By: José Samuel Mérida First Church of the Nazarene, Guatemala As laypeople and pastors, we often hear about "God's call" to ministry. To many, this sounds like a special privilege, a medal to wear proudly before others. However, we must challenge that perception. From our experience in the local church, we can affirm with certainty... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong The following is part of a series of “open letters” I have written as I transition from 21 years in the Mesoamerica Region to our new ministry in South America. Dear Missions Mobilization Coordinators, Emily and I have worn many metaphorical hats in cross-cultural ministry. We have been Regional Personnel Coordinator,... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong In the coming weeks I will be writing a series of “open letters” as I transition from 21 years in the Mesoamerica Region to our new ministry in South America. I realize that open letters are sometimes used to express protest or appeal to some leader or another. That’s, of course,... Continue Reading →
I recently listened to an episode of the Leading Tomorrow podcast that highlighted what Dr. Jolene Erlacher believes to be the Top 10 traits of Gen Z. Dr. Erlacher is an author, speaker and one of the leading experts on empowering the next generation of leaders for effective service. I believe her podcast episode, and... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Recently Dr. Eddie Estep, Kansas City District Superintendent, shared an article from Kansas Wildlife and Parks with me. In “The Last Forty Feet,” Kent Barrett maintains that the success of most endeavors depends on preparing well and following through to the very end – “the last forty feet.” Barrett quotes famed fly fisherman... Continue Reading →
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