The Leadership Farm System

by Steve Cordle A manager in a Fortune 500 company, a college professor, and a military warehouse worker. What do they have in common? They are all left their jobs and are now Network Pastors in our church, leading cell work. A cell-based church has the blessing of...

A Strategic Opportunity

by Steve Cordle Those who are interested in fulfilling the Great Commission will do well to make a deliberate effort to reach children. Studies of the U.S. church reveal up to 85% of Christians came to faith in Christ before the age of 18. That makes the childhood...

It Takes a Cell Group

by Steve Cordle If, as the well-known phrase says, “It takes a village to raise a child,” one could say, “It takes a cell group to raise a child to follow Jesus.” Intergenerational cells can help children grow healthier than children who have...

Only One Man?

by Steve Cordle “The city’s in danger, and only one man can save it…” booms the voice on the movie trailer. In the United States, many movies feature the lone hero saving the day. It is consistent with our national value of independence, but it...

Keeping Our Balance

by Steve Cordle Since the  cell church flies on the two wings of cell and celebration, it is important to keep them in balance. A celebration service takes a lot of time, energy and resources to do well. In the U.S. most people equate “church” with “worship service.”...