How to Increase the Commitment in the Cell

By David Jaramillo Burgos For favorable results in cell ministry, all members must be committed. That means that everyone should not only be convinced of the biblical basis for cell ministry but that each person should have a responsibility in the cell. In this way,...

Discipleship in a Family Context

Msc. David Jaramillo Burgos When I think of discipleship, the parent-child relationship comes to mind. In fact, the word “discipline” comes from the word “disciple,” which means “learner.” That is, it takes discipline to make...

A Wonderful Family

By: Msc. David Jaramillo Burgos Some years ago in Argentina, I read a sentence that sums up in a few words all the evangelistic and discipleship ministry of the church: “God desires a family of many children who are like Jesus.” This phrase leapt out at me...

Pastor or Psychologist?

by David Jaramillo The pastor is not a psychologist. Yet, he gives advice about human behavior. The pastor is not a professional counselor, but he contributes to the field of counseling. The pastor is not an expert in education, but young people flock to him for help...

The Gift of Exhortation

by David Jaramillo Some years ago I met a woman who was a systems engineer who administrated, along with her husband, a store that sold construction goods. Her clients, without even knowing her very well, told her their problems and then asked for her counsel. She...