Set Free to Serve

Most of us would have passed over Mary Magdalene because of her sad spiritual state (possessed by seven demons). Yet, Jesus released her and used her mightily. According to the gospel writers, after his resurrection, Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9)....

God Uses Abnormal People

Some are better than others in finding and using “leaders” (disciples who make other disciples). John Wesley excelled in this area. Howard Snyder in the Radical Wesley writes, “One hears today that it is hard to find enough leaders for small groups...

Conflict and Christmas

Conflict is a central component to the Christmas story.  God sent himself to provide a pathway for man to be reconciled to the Creator.  In essence, mankind was in conflict with God.  Potential conflict, very real conflict, and conflict that led to terror are all...

Women in Cell Ministry

I’ve been talking about seeing the leaders around us and using them. Does that mean only male leadership? What about females? In my own church, the most effective cell leader is female. She has successfully invited person after person to both cells and...