The Greatest of These Is…

by | Nov 6, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

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

by | Oct 30, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

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

by | Oct 23, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

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...

Change

by | Oct 16, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

If you didn’t get a chance to read Joel’s post yesterday, please check it out.  His challenge in releasing leaders may require a CHANGE of mind for many.  Even the strongest Christ followers can experience upheaval during periods of transition or CHANGE. ...

Mixing It Up

by | Oct 9, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

I went fishing with a cell leader in my church family yesterday.  He and his wife have been leading a cell for five years or so.  In the last six years, he has started a family (they now have three children) and a business.  Needless to say, life has been full.  Their...