Hanging between Two Worlds

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com I like what Peter Scazzero writes in his book, The Emotionally Healthy Church. “My most effective discipleship is to be an incarnational presence to another person.  It was for Jesus.  It is, I believe, for all his...

Circle Up

By Pastor Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Be careful not to underestimate the power of the “circle.” Let me explain. Inevitably, the clear majority of cell churches have a linear approach to the training of cell leaders. Typically, it looks like: Potential...

God’s Gift:  A Team

By Pastor Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com In the scriptures, we find a strong, dedicated leader of the people of God– his name is Moses. Moses was a brilliant man, educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians (Acts 7:22). When we think of Moses, we recall God...

Lifting Up Leaders from Within

By Pastor Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Jesus is full of the Spirit of God– His source for power.  He empowers you for ministry through His Spirit.  Next, Jesus desires to release His power to his followers.  Finally, as a leader, I must follow the example...

Win the Prize

By Pastor Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com The 4 x 400m relay race at any given track and field meet is a thrilling event. The epitome of this race is held every four years at the Summer Olympics.  Some would say that the last 100 meters is the most crucial...