By Joel Comiskey, Groups that Thrive Listening opens the door for encouragement. Small-group leaders bring healing by tuning their ears for the slightest reason to give praise. If there’s even a hint of excellence, a great small-group leader will spot it and...
By Joel Comiskey, How to be a Great Cell Group Coach There was a reason why the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement) to Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus (Acts 4:36). Barnabas lived up to the apostles’ expectations by sponsoring Saul to the...
By Joel Comiskey, Leadership Explosion In 1992, several evangelical organizations conceived the “Pastor’s Appreciation Day.” The idea has caught fire, and in October, many countries and congregations appreciate their pastors. When my local church...
By Joel Comiskey, You Can Coach “My coach never spends time with me,” the hurting leader confessed. “He administrates me, directs me, and even continues to exemplify small group leadership. But what I really want is a friend. I want someone to take me out...
By Joel Comiskey, You Can Coach Effective coaches hone in on the specific needs of the players. What is the leader lacking? What particular needs does the leader have? There are specific disciplines that effective coaches practice in the process of discipling the...
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