Bridging the Gap

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 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 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...

What’s your view?

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org It’s been said that there are two kinds of people: those who see the glass as “half-full,” and others who see the glass as “half-empty.” The way we see life will determine how we live it. Similarly, there are two ways to view the...

People today…

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org There are a few words that make me roll my eyes when I’m in a cell group meeting. Those words are: “People today….” When someone intones those words, I know we’re in for a speech filled with lofty platitudes mixed with righteous...