Fulfilling God’s Relational Mission

by Randall Neighbour When I blogged for Joel last year, I shared a story of a cell member in my group who invited us to meet in her uncomfortable apartment (dirty floors and no furniture in the living area), located in a dangerous part of town, and with a roommate who...

Finding a “Person of Peace”

by Randall Neighbour [Randall Neighbour is the President of TOUCH Outreach Ministries. TOUCH’s latest release, Small Group Vital Signs by Michael Mack contains excellent information about how a cell group can employ the principles found in this article as well...

The Need To Exercise Hospitality Today

by Randall Neighbour Sharing a meal in one’s home with neighbors, friends, or co-workers is nearly non-existent in my world. I live in the fourth largest city in the United States, and although Texans are a friendly bunch for the most part, they’ve...

Sensitivity to the Hosts

by Randall Neighbour www.randallneighbour.com Here’s a paradigm-shifting thought for you. Why does the homeowner have to play the role of the host? Why are they responsible for cleaning their home for the meeting? Why should they set up the chairs? Why should...

How to be a Great Host?

by Randall Neighbour One would assume that providing a clean home, refreshments, a comfortable room free of offending smells and distractions, and enough chairs so everyone can sit in a circle are the basics for a successful cell meeting. But you’d be wrong....