10-5-1

by | Aug 6, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

I was chatting on the phone last week with Joel and mentioned something that came to me one day as I was coaching a church planter.  It was like one of those “epiphany” moments.  Joel asked me to do a post on what I call the “10-5-1” plan. This...

When in Need of Power– Think Team!

by | Jul 31, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

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.  We recall God using him to part the Red Sea.  We remember the challenges presented to him by...

The Beauty of Diversity

by | Jul 24, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

Years ago, I heard a speaker at a Promise Keeper’s gathering declare, “Diversity is not the enemy of unity.”  I think it’s a brilliant quote actually.  I believe it to be true. Are the cells in your church diverse?  I trust there are some...

A Word Fast

by | Jul 17, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

                      In the past few posts, Steve and Joel have been discussing holiness and fasting.  Indeed, fasting is a spiritual discipline that increases our dependence on God.  There are a variety of fasts such as a food fast, the ever so popular...

The Value of Values

by | Jul 10, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

In Joel’s blog post yesterday, he reminded us “about the dangers of trying to change structures without first changing the values.”  I totally concur and would encourage you to clearly define your values as a church family. Years ago, I enjoyed...