Don’t try to be the Holy Spirit

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  Most of us in ministry talk to others because we want to communicate something helpful. But what if the most important way to help people is to listen to them? When people tell us about an issue or problem, rather than telling...

The Wisdom of Listening

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  “Most people just need someone to listen to them.” That means, most people do not need their group leader (or members) to tell them what to do. Instead, they need an empathetic ear as they talk about what is going on in their...

Goal!

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  Even if you do not make New Year’s resolutions, it is healthy to set goals for your cell group. In fact, God has goals for your group. He has purposes he wants to accomplish in each member’s life. He knows the ways he wants...

Seeing the Unseen

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  The Bible shows us that when God wants to do a work in the world he calls a leader. For example, when God wanted to preserve humanity through the coming flood, he called Noah. When God wanted to save the Jews from slavery...

Celebrating Faithfulness

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  Encouragement is fuel for the soul. To encourage your group leaders, consider expressing appreciation in multiple ways so that all personality types will be receiving encouragement in their preferred way. Some leaders enjoy...