The Holy Spirit and Church Planting

by Mario Vega It’s amazing the way Paul handed over the New Testament churches to “rookies” in the faith. In some cities, such as Thessalonica, he only stayed for a few weeks. This means that he left new believers in charge of the house churches he...

Seven Powerful Words

by Jim Egli, www.smallgroupsbigimpact.wordpress.com All of us everyday encounter needs. We interact with people at work, at school, and in our neighborhoods who are sick, discouraged, or struggling in other ways with the challenges of life. We are called to make...

Trust and Stay Close

by Jeff Tunnell Trusting others with responsibility is a key issue for cell-structured ministries.  The cell church strategy emphasizes raising and releasing new leaders.  Fear to release people into ministry is a choke hold on the church. And the reality is this: We...

Risking for Jesus

by Joel Comiskey Since the Holy Spirit indwells each believer, he can be trusted to complete his work through each Christian (1 John 2:27). Yes, there is risk in encouraging lay involvement. Yet, I believe there’s far more risk in not doing so. The risk of not...