Christmas as a Harvest Event

by Steve Cordle Holidays like Christmas present excellent evangelism opportunities. At Christmas, Americans are more open to an invitation to worship than at any other time of the year. So in the weeks preceding Christmas we encourage our groups to take some time in...

Connect through Sermon-based Group Material

by Steve Cordle Michael Sove’s list of ways to connect the cell to celebration was outstanding and comprehensive. (If you didn’t see it yet, be sure to check it out) One other way to connect cell and celebration is to make the weekend sermon the basis for...

Leader Readiness Checklist

by Steve Cordle As Mario said in his blog, groups don’t multiply, leaders multiply. When do you know the new leader is ready? Here’s one possible checklist for your consideration: The apprentice has been doing everything that a group leader does for at least a month,...

Leaders multiply

by Steve Cordle Why is multiplication the goal of every healthy cell group? Is it just about ego or inflating the church’s numbers? A cell leader’s goal is to lead each group member to become a fully-devoted follower of Jesus. Since a mature disciple is...

Rescue Prayer

by Steve Cordle All across the world people have watched with joy and wonder as the Chilean miners emerged from being trapped 2,300 ft. below ground for 69 days. Amidst the cheers and celebrations many knelt to give thanks upon their safe return. That is fitting,...