The LCG micro-cell

by | 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...

Not Just Small, but Different

by | 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...

Bridging the Gap

by | Jul 24, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org “Karen” hosted a cell group I led. Although she was anxious to grow spiritually in community, her husband, “Frank,” was not. So I was not surprised that when our group gathered at her house, Frank made it a point to work late and...

Returning home

by | Jul 9, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org The church met in homes in the New Testament era. “Greet also the church that meets at their house.” (Romans 16:5) When the Apostle Paul wanted to strengthen the church, he knew where to find it: in homes. And in the days before...

Keeping Cells at the Center

by | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Turning a biblical cell vision into reality in a local church is always a challenge. Leadership plays an important role in this process. Our church is cell-based, but we do not have a pastor with the title, “cell pastor.”   That...