Defining a Cell, part 1

by Freddy Noble, www.iglesiabautistanyc.org When I started cell ministry in our church, I devoured all the available literature. I read various books on cell ministry, which helped me to make my transition. However, none of these books gave me a clear understanding of...

The Pastor, the Key Element

by Freddy Noble, www.iglesiabautistanyc.org When we started our Cell Ministry some years ago, I started to recommend the cell strategy to my friends and colleagues.  Conversing with one of them, I mentioned how we were being blessed in our church, and I told him that...

When Less is Better

by Freddy Noble Many churches and pastors sustain the wrong idea that if they have a lot of activities in their calendars, that is an indication of progress.  Very often churches fill their calendars with programs and activities for everyone. The reality, however, is...

Cell Groups and the Priesthood of Believers

by Freddy Noble When I came to reside in the city of New York, I was responding to God’s call to pastor the First Spanish Baptist Church of Manhattan. As I was starting to serve here, I encountered various challenges. When I looked at the 30 plus story buildings that...