by Steve Cordle | Dec 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org The Jewish people waited for hundreds of years for the Messiah to arrive. It was not easy. During that time they suffered under bad kings, pagan conquerors, and more. Century after century they yearned to be set free, encouraging...
by Steve Cordle | Dec 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Many of the Christmas cards I receive have manger scenes on them; Mary and Joseph gazing on the baby Jesus who is asleep on the hay, animals calmly standing by. It is a peaceful scene. But if the picture included all that was...
by Steve Cordle | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org A leading researcher of the American Church said that the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed the shallow level of discipleship among believers in the U.S. I am convinced that the Spirit is going to lead many pastors to take steps to...
by Steve Cordle | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org During 2019 (and earlier), quite a few pastors preached messages about “2020 Vision,” however, I have not yet heard of one who included a pandemic shut down in their plans. The Covid-19 virus caught all of us off guard —...
by Steve Cordle | Oct 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Cell ministry is a “team game.” That is, ministry happens in teams, not by just the pastor. The healthiest cell groups are led by a team of group leader, apprentice leader, and host. They also work with a coach, who also teams...
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