Explain less, demonstrate more

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.orgTo transition to cell ministry successfully, the lead pastor needs to start a group. Ideally, it should be the church’s first cell group. It is unlikely that a church can thrive in cell ministry if the senior pastor does not lead...

Values and Vision

By Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor, www.cypresscreekchurch.comThis week, the JCG bloggers are emphasizing values and vision.  I trust my contribution will help.I like the following definition of core values from Jim Collins (Author of Built to Last):Core values are a...

Before Starting the Transition

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.svBefore beginning the transition to cell church ministry, the Elim Church was already a dynamic, revived, and growing church. A very cohesive and passionate team of deacons, deaconesses and elders had been formed. Pastors were young and...

Where do I begin? (Español Abajo)

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.orgWhen I first became aware of cell-based churches 25 years ago, I was fascinated by their potential for making more and better disciples, but I didn’t know how to begin transitioning our church. Fortunately, Joel Comiskey was kind...