Coaching

Jeff Tunnell I am thinking about the usefulness of coaching today.  My musing is simple: Coaching only works if you use it.  What I mean is this, it may be available, but if you don’t access it, there is no benefit. The largest share of “responsibility” in coaching is...

It’s Not Too Early

Jeff Tunnell It’s not too early to start making plans to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for the “Day with Joel & Mario” in February 2010. This time of year my thoughts lean toward spending this special day with committed cell church leaders to hear from...

Times of Rejoicing

  Jeff Tunnell ” Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.”  Proverbs 13:12  NIV This week welcomes the arrival of Rob Hastings, our new staff man.  I have seen the power of the above verse at work in me and was...

Back to the Basics

    Jeff Tunnell “As long as the worship team perfoms, the pastor preaches a relevant message, and the administration flows without a hitch, everyone feels satisfied.  As you examine these churches, however, you’ll notice a fatal flaw: the lack of...

Friendship and Community

Jeff Tunnell May I speak to Pastors and Cell Leaders for a moment?  Have you ever asked the question “Is it okay for me to have friends inside the church, or should they be from outside my congregation?”  I mean, have you wondered if it is possible to have “community”...