Strawberries and Healthy Cells

by Jeff Tunnell Jesus taught by parables. Following his example, I offer a “strawberry parable” for healthy cell multiplication, and I think you will find some practical conclusions. The “strawberry plants” are your cell and the “beds” are the cell system....

Multiplying Healthy Cell Groups

I remember hearing Mario Vega in February 2010 use the phrase, “Healthy cells multiply.” He wanted the audience to know that multiplication was the result of a deeper, more profound goal. Later Mario told me that Randall Neighbour originally coined the...

Overcoming Fatigue in Leadership

by Mario Vega Effective cell ministry is a team effort. The leader is a facilitator who encourages involvement for all the cell members. The leader is not someone who controls or dominates all the cell functions. The true leader is one who knows how to motivate...

Share or Burnout

By Michael Sove One of the quickest ways to burnout as a leader is to do ministry alone. The men’s cell I’m part of is a good example of shared ministry. Many people are involved in all aspects of the cell. I co-lead the cell with Eddie, a guy I led to Christ five...

When (not if) You Burnout Comes Knocking

by M. Scott Boren, The Center for Community and Mission, www.mscottboren.com, Twitter@mscottboren If you are a leader, there will be times when the ministry needs that you face will be more than you can handle. The group grows, and the new members have lots of...