More than Explaining

by Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org A cell-based church puts the ministry into the hands of the people. But we can’t put the ministry into their hands without training them to know how to fulfill it. Ephesians 4:11-12 instructs leaders to equip the people: So...

Teaching Matters

Por Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Jesus was a teacher. He was called “Rabbi,” and “Teacher.” He taught both small groups and crowds that numbered in the thousands. Those who want to make Christ-like disciples will work at preaching and teaching in large group...

Different Size, Different Strength

Por Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. (Acts 20:20) The Apostle Paul met with believers both in large gatherings and smaller house...

New Leader, New Group

Por Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org When should I multiply the group? The best answer to that question is not a date but a set of benchmarks. Joel Comiskey lists several conditions that exist when a group is ready to multiply in a healthy way. Let me expand on one...

Equipped and Sent

Por Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Jesus spent three years equipping his small group of men. Then he sent them out to be witnesses. Acts 1:7-8: He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will...