Traditional-thinking and Cells don’t mix!

by Bill Joukhadar (guest blogger for Rob Campbell, who is on sabbatical) While traditional-thinking works nicely in a ministry-based church context, in a cells-based church setting it simply doesn’t work, believe me! Trying to convince traditional-thinkers that...

Homogeneous Cell Groups

by Joel Comiskey According to the dictionary, a FAD is: “something that is embraced very enthusiastically for a short time, especially by many people.” Since Cho initiated the modern day cell church movement in 1965, the cell church has passed through many...

Cells that Frequently Penetrate a Lost World

by Joel Comiskey I ate lunch with one small group guru a few years ago who wanted to pick my brain about the G12 philosophy. I also wanted to pick his brain about his definition of a small group, which I felt was inadequate. Early in my ministry, I had tried to follow...

Holistic Cells

by Joel Comiskey The cell is the church. It’s not just an extension or program of the traditional Sunday gathering.When I do announcements at Wellspring, the church I started out here in Moreno Valley, I often say, “if you have to choose between attending...

The Core Leadership Team Meeting

by Joel Comiskey I’m writing from Winnipeg, Canada. I’ve been here for the past four days holding a cell conference at the International Worship Centre, an exciting cell church of 80 cells and 800 people (pastor Junie Josue). I spoke to pastors and leaders...