The Lead Pastor in Cell Ministry

by Joel Comiskey I often tell pastors not to consider cell ministry unless they are passionate about it and have a vision for it. I say, “It’s not enough to have a vision. The vision must have you.” But what does this mean? One kind of vision should...

Cell Multiplication

by Joel Comiskey When I wrote Home Cell Group Explosion eighteen years ago, I believed and taught that multiplication guided cell ministry and deserved the first priority. However, over the years, I’ve noticed problems with prioritizing cell multiplication. Some...

Celebrate the Little Victories

by Joel Comiskey Paul said, in 2 Corinthians 10:12: We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. I’ve discovered that many...

Don’t Limit Your Evangelistic Methods

by Joel Comiskey Those in the cell church world have known for a long time that the most effective way to evangelize is through friendship evangelism (or many use the term “oikos evangelism”). After all, surveys have consistently shown that the majority of converts...

Prayer Strategies for the Cell

by Joel Comiskey Each cell needs to intercede for a world that doesn’t know Jesus Christ. Here are some practical prayer strategies: The “empty chair” prayer – Leave one chair empty during each group meeting to represent one or more lost friends. Ask your...