Re-centering the Salt Shaker

By Michelle Geoffrey, www.celebrationchurch.org My dear friend and mentor, Debbie Pell, often reminds me that I must re-center the salt shaker in my cell group and ministry.  What she means by this  is that at nice restaurants after the table is cleaned and set for...

Awakening the Vision of Discipleship

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv Charles Finney wrote: “Revival is a return to obeying God.” In fact, all spiritual awakening constitutes a break with previous traditions and behaviors. The heart of the cell is to make disciples who, in turn, make other disciples. But,...

Lifting Leaders from Within

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Jesus is full of the Spirit of God– His source for power.  He empowers you for ministry through His Spirit.  Next, Jesus desires to release His power to his followers.  Finally, as a leader, I must follow the example of...

Keeping Our Eye on the Ball

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Because discipleship requires relationships, cell groups are ideal environments for making disciples. However, simply gathering 10 people in a living room will not guarantee that they will love and obey Jesus. From time to time...

Day One in the Cell

By Joel Comiskey, check out  coaching  So many things can go wrong in a small group: Those who talk too much or too little Extra grace required people No place to meet Dirty house after the group meets People showing up late or staying too late Boring lessons with too...