People Groups as “Targets”

by | Feb 5, 2008 | Cell Church Ministry

Joel’s post yesterday was super.  It was courageous and thought provoking.  The comments to his post were well written, great, and appreciated. I’d like to share a few thoughts concerning yesterday’s dialogue.  I will end with a simple question that...

An Unusual Thought

by | Jan 29, 2008 | Cell Church Ministry

There’s an unusual thought contained in Rusaw and Swanson’s The Externally Focused Church that I liked.  This thought might give you a glimpse into my jaded humor.  Nonetheless, let me establish the context of said thought. The authors are writing about...

A Lesson from the Hubble on Focus

by | Jan 22, 2008 | Cell Church Ministry

                      In light of Joel’s post yesterday on FOCUS, let me borrow a story from a book entitled The Externally Focused Church by Rusaw and Swanson.  This book, by the way, is a great (no- excellent) read! The Hubble space telescope was launched from...

Do These Things

by | Jan 15, 2008 | Cell Church Ministry

Here’s the scenario: You desire to help a brand new believer in Christ develop into a cell leader.  He/she is excited about the opportunity and desires to lead one day. What TWO or THREE THINGS would you want to DO to prepare this person for cell leadership?...

Leadership Lessons

by | Jan 8, 2008 | Cell Church Ministry

John Maxwell is well known for the following quote:  “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”  It’s true, isn’t it?  I’m wondering — what leadership lessons are near and true to your heart?    Further, would you be willing to...