The Race and Your Eyes

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com This month, the blog contributors are answering this question: What are key Biblical passages you have as your focus in mobilizing and growing cells and why?  Which passages /verses inspire you personally to stay focused and...

The “with Him” principle

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org The biblical ministry principle that has guided me more than any other is this: “There is no discipleship without relationship.” Jesus’ command was to go make disciples. He did not say to go build a church (he said he would take...

Christ’s Last Words to His Disciples

By Joel Comiskey, check out: Facilitate This month we’re sharing key verses and passages that talk about small group ministry. I’m glad we’re doing this because the Bible, unlike tradition, is the foundation for our faith and life. But I also think Scripture must...

Groups stretch us

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Many years ago I started one of the first groups ever in our church. At the initial meeting I laid out some of the ground rules: “In this group, we’re going to be real with each other. It’s not just a meeting. If you have a need...

Paul’s Letters and House Meetings

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv When reading Paul’s letters, we bring with us our modern understanding of the traditional church. But, when one carefully considers the details of his writings, they only make sense when we first understand the nature of the New...