Encouraging Discouraged Leaders

by Joel Comiskey Satan loves to discourage leaders. “You’re not successful,” he says. “You are not worthy to lead your cell group.” “You have too many of your own problems to care for others.” “Cell leadership is for gifted people and...

The Cell as an Extension of Pastoral Care

by Mario Vega Cell ministry is a key way to provide pastoral care. The cells are made up of human beings and, therefore, many problems surface among them. I’m referring here to personal conflicts, sin, discouragement, murmuring and many more problems. Granted,...

Reforming “The Reformer”

by Steve Cordle It’s been said that every family is dysfunctional, the only differences are in manner and degree. The same could be said of groups – none are perfect because they are all made up of human beings, who are notoriously dysfunctional by nature. However,...

When (not if) Group Members Cause Problems

by M. Scott Boren, The Center for Community and Mission, www.mscottboren.org, Twitter@mscottboren Here’s a sure thing for any small group: You will have problems. There will be at least one person in every season of group life that creates, well let’s call them...

Simple Remedies with Children in Cell

by Daphne Kirk Simple remedies to problems you may experience when there are children in the cell Problem:  Everyone has different ideas about discipline, role of parents, participation etc. Solution:  A Cell Agreement. Adults and children discuss and make an...