What Would I Do Differently?

Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com When we started cell ministry, we spent a lot of time with Joel Comiskey as a coach and did a lot of reading. We began with two prototype groups of potential leaders. I wanted to move quickly in our transition from a traditional...

Reaching out through Relationships

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com Healthy cells multiply and make new life. This is true of our bodies and it is true in the Body of Christ. Aren’t you blessed when you see someone come alive in Christ? Do you rejoice when a new cell forms that sees new people...

Do We Love One Another More And More?

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com Our love for the Lord motivates us to love one another. And our love for one another is Christ’s command. John 13:34-35 NIV – “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one...

The Band of Twelve Was Also A Band of Three

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com It is nearly impossible to develop personal relationships during a worship celebration. By nature, the worship experience should be focused on meeting with God. Even simple greetings of fellow worshippers may identify a person’s...

Come Over for Some Strawberries

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com Yesterday we were invited to go over to a friend’s home for a mid afternoon lunch. When we arrived, we were treated to fresh strawberries that we picked off of their vines. This couple has a beautiful garden in their back yard...