Taking care of youth cells

by Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv Not long ago, Ernesto, a leader of a youth cell, told me that he discussed a theological matter with members of his cell group, and that they failed to reach a conclusion. But Ernesto was left with the doubt of whether his position was...

Tyranny of the Urgent

By Jeff Tunnell On May 19, I wrote “Success and Failure”.  There was a successful cell movement among youth occurring in our community, but a strong vision for the future was not developed.  The focus was on the immediate week-to-week training of the cell leaders...

Celebration and the Youth Cells

by Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv For a long time at the Elim Church, nobody thought about a specific role for the youth in cell ministry. The system was seen as an opportunity for participation and inclusion of everyone who wished to be part of it without distinction of...

Are We Losing The Youth?

Pastor Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist;  www.crestlinefbc.com Why are so many youth leaving the church as young adults? Many have addressed this subject with a roll call of reasons. Sometimes the explanations are an attack against the weak teaching of church...