The Roman Model of Evangelism

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Matthew 11 grants to us an analogy of the church’s current state of affairs.  In this passage, Jesus is preaching in the towns of Galilee.  When John the Baptist, who at this time is in prison, heard about what...

The Race and Your Eyes

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com This month, the blog contributors are answering this question: What are key Biblical passages you have as your focus in mobilizing and growing cells and why?  Which passages /verses inspire you personally to stay focused and...

Timothy and Isaiah: Walking Together?

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com This month, the blog contributors will be answering this question: What are key Biblical passages you have as your focus in mobilizing and growing cells and why? First, Paul writes to his protégé and true son in the faith, “...

John Wesley’s Bands

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com In John Wesley’s day, a class meeting was composed of seven to twelve people; they were co-ed, and geographical in location. The key question asked in a class meeting is “How does your soul prosper?”  The main question in a...

John Wesley…The Snatching of Souls & Community

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com In the mid-eighteenth century, John Wesley organized five interlocking groups for those who desired to walk with Jesus.  They were:  1.  Society—an assembly of all interested persons, 2.  Class Meeting—a small group of ten...