by Steve Cordle | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org It has been said that a church can organize for either control or for growth, but not for both. A cell-based church is organized for growth, unless the pastors attempt to control rather than lead the ministry. Jesus developed his...
by Steve Cordle | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org The Apostle Peter was trying to encourage Christ-followers to remember who they were. In 1 Peter 2:9 he reminded them of their identity, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special...
by Steve Cordle | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org I come from a small family, so I will never forget the first time I went to one of my wife’s family reunions. It took place in a church because no house could contain it. I had fun, but it was a much different family experience...
by Steve Cordle | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Does your group function as a class or a family? In 1 Timothy 3:15, Paul says, “if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and...
by Steve Cordle | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org It has been a challenge for groups to come up with ways to reach out during the Covid epidemic. So, our leadership team uses a “Group Calling Lab” to help groups discern where God might be calling them to display the love and...
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