by Steve Cordle | Sep 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org The biblical ministry principle that has guided me more than any other is this: “There is no discipleship without relationship.” Jesus’ command was to go make disciples. He did not say to go build a church (he said he would take...
by Steve Cordle | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org The biblical ministry principle that has guided me more than any other is this: “There is no discipleship without relationship.” Jesus’ command was to go make disciples. He did not say to go build a church (he said he would take...
by Steve Cordle | Sep 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Many years ago I started one of the first groups ever in our church. At the initial meeting I laid out some of the ground rules: “In this group, we’re going to be real with each other. It’s not just a meeting. If you have a need...
by Steve Cordle | Aug 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org A cell group may be the most basic unit of the church, but it is not the only expression. Both larger and even-smaller gatherings than cells can strengthen believers. Most are familiar with the large-group Celebration services...
by Steve Cordle | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org A cell group is not just a smaller version of the celebration gathering; it operates with distinctly different philosophy. For example, personal pastoral care happens differently. In a program-based ministry model, the...
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