The Dynamics inside the Cell

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv I mentioned previously that the New Testament church did not have buildings for Christian worship but rather met in houses. Knowing this, we can better understand passages like 1 Corinthians 14: 26-31, which says,  What then shall...

The Atmosphere of the House Meetings

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv Let’s look once again at these classic verses about cell ministry: “So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of...

Paul’s Letters and House Meetings

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv When reading Paul’s letters, we bring with us our modern understanding of the traditional church. But, when one carefully considers the details of his writings, they only make sense when we first understand the nature of the New...

The Cell as an Alternative Family

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv Caring for each person within the cell occurs in various ways. Prayer helps care for the members because the members can take turns praying for each other. Members know that when they are facing problems, they can take their petitions to...

Caring for Children through Cells

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv At Elim Church we started working with children’s cells in 2001. Since then, many of the children who attended the initial cells have become young people who are now leaders or coaches in youth or adult cells. All of this happened...