Empty Chair

by | Nov 7, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

So often we become enamored with new strategies for reaching people that we forget the old. One of those old strategies is the empty chair. I’m referring to the time-tested method of placing an empty chair in the middle of the group and then praying for the next...

The Crisis in Tabasco, Mexico

by | Nov 5, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

For the last several blogs, I’ve talked about ways to offer practical assistance to those in need. I shared how Elton Lin, a church planter in San Jose, CA, gave $5,000 to each cell group and said, “Find a significant need and meet it.” I also...

Social Action through Cell Ministry

by | Oct 31, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

Elton Lin is the pastor of Haven, a church plant in the San Jose area. I’ve had had the privilege of coaching Elton and can testify that he has a compassionate heart for needy people. He has repeatedly felt burdened to equip his cells to reach out with the...

Serving through Cell Ministry

by | Oct 29, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

California fires ravaged San Diego, Orange County, Malibu, and mountain homes around Arrowhead. I live right in the middle of it all, and our windows were closed the entire time because the air outside was so contaminated (a very small inconvenience compared to those...