Adjustments to the Cell Model

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.svCompleting the  transition to cell-based ministry does not mean that there won’t be adjustments along the way. Practicing cell-based ministry over time brings new challenges and will  bring to light areas that will need to be changed....

The Senior Pastor and Coaching Leaders

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.svWhen I first started cell ministry, I did it with only 10 leaders. I met with them weekly to review the results of the previous week, adjust and project vision for the next meeting. When the number of leaders grew it was no longer...

Do It the Right Way: Start with a Pilot Group

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.svWhen we at Elim church made the decision to become a cell church, we did so following our own intuition. We did not have the privilege of being advised to make a better transition. The only two elements we used were: first, the formation...

Before Starting the Transition

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.svBefore beginning the transition to cell church ministry, the Elim Church was already a dynamic, revived, and growing church. A very cohesive and passionate team of deacons, deaconesses and elders had been formed. Pastors were young and...

2022: affirm the principles (Español Abajo)

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv It should never be assumed that leaders and supervisors know everything they should. Even if they have received the established training and have experience in cell work, there is always a chance that they will miss something....