How Men War…Then and Now

In yesterday’s post from Joel, his last sentence read:  “The first place to start [regarding leadership development] when looking for harvest workers is PRAYER.”  I agree.  Let me share the following story. Around three hundred years before the birth...

Preparing the Horse

I’d like to offer a few thoughts in line with Joel’s post yesterday entitled, “Do Your Best.” Evaluating the “health,” “growth,” or “success” of a cell and/or cell church is tricky business, isn’t it? ...

The Greatest of These Is…

The greatest of these is…. LOVE.  In Joel’s recent posts, he has been highlighting people around the world who are caring for the hurting.  Indeed, a good majority of these individuals are in quite hopeless situations.  The reason that these cells and/or...

Hope

You have hopeless people in your cell and/or church family.  This reality is not a sad thing– it’s just true.  It isn’t something to be ashamed of.  As a matter of fact, hopeless people walking into your home or worship center is a good–...

There’s Nothing Like Affirmation

The past few days I’ve had the opportunity to retreat with the leaders of my church family.  They are the church elders (we call them overseers).  We range in age from 43 to 78.  Most of us have been together for fifteen years.   We know each other well and love...