The Balance between Celebration and Cell

by Mario Vega Prior to our transition to become a cell church, it was clear that we were only emphasizing the celebration wing. We focused almost exclusively on the celebrations during Elim’s first nine years. When we started the cell church transition, it was...

The Parable of the Two Wing Church

by Mario Vega In a cell course manual taught by Dr. Ralph Neighbour, I found the parable of the two wing church that illustrates the importance of balance between the celebration and the cell meeting: A church with two wings was once created; it could fly high into...

Back to the Houses

by Mario Vega In this day and age, we have become accustomed to divide our lives between the secular and spiritual. However, this is a totally unknown division from the teachings of Scripture. Today we build church buildings for Jesus while we go on living our real...

Factors to Consider When Setting Goals

by Mario Vega Goals should be challenging enough so that you feel rewarded when they are fulfilled. The balance between challenge and reward varies according to the particular church and context. When the Elim church made ​​its transition to the cell model, it was...

How to Set Goals?

by Mario Vega The goals should not be written in stone. They should be written in paper and with a pencil. And the pastor should have an eraser in his hand. Why? Often a pastor has to adjust the goals according to unexpected circumstances. I’ve noticed that a...