by Steve Cordle | Aug 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Ministry is impossible. I can’t do it, but sometimes I forget that. I can’t change a heart. Only the Holy Spirit can do that. I can’t even make someone want to come to group, let alone choose to deny themselves and follow Jesus....
by Steve Cordle | Jul 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org When I am coaching other pastors sometimes I am asked a question that starts with the words, “How should I….” I am always cautious about answering that kind of question. Sometimes the pastors just wants me to tell them what to do...
by Steve Cordle | Jul 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Eighteen years ago I started reading books by Joel Comiskey. I had never heard of cell ministry before and I was fascinated by it. I read, visited other cell churches in the U.S. and abroad. I knew we couldn’t just copy exactly...
by Steve Cordle | Jun 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Group members giving advice to each other can be damaging to group relationships. If the member receiving the advice acts on it and it goes poorly, now there is an issue between them. If the member doesn’t act on the advice, now...
by Steve Cordle | Jun 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Healthy churches have a way of attracting unhealthy people. The same is true for healthy groups. And that is a good sign! It means people see God through you and are coming to Him for hope. Yet, it takes just one significantly...
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