Fanatics for Encouragement

By Joel Comiskey, check out  coaching  The wife of one of the leaders I coached privately told me that her husband easily becomes introspective and discouraged without compliments. “Encouragement is his love language,” she told me. “Right now he’s receiving very...

Becoming Like Jesus by Taking the Next Step

By Joel Comiskey, check out  coaching  Jesus wants us to become like him. Scripture tell us that we are called to “conformed to the likeness of his Son” (Romans 8:29). This month we’re talking about taking the next step in cell ministry. What we’re really talking...

Taking the Next Step

By Joel Comiskey, check out  coaching  Walking on the water toward his disciples, Jesus said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”...

Worship Details

By Joel Comiskey, check out  coaching  In Groups that Thrive, Jim Egli and I didn’t ask how long the group worship lasted. We simply asked those taking the survey if worship through singing is a part of their normal meetings. So how much worship should be included? We...

People Want to Experience God

By Joel Comiskey, check out  coaching  One Intervarsity campus group was consumed with finding ways to attract non-believers. The social events weren’t working, in spite of all the invitations and planning. Finally, one of the exasperated workers said, “I’m going to...