Simply Structured for Impact

by | Jul 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

by Steve Cordle At a recent lunch gathering a pastor friend of mine asked how he could coordinate all the various ministry groups in his church without endless meetings and many staff. As we spoke he realized that we didn’t have committees for segmented ministries...

The Importance of Meeting Outside the Building

by | Jun 17, 2010 | Uncategorized

by Steve Cordle When I eat out, I judge the restaurant not only by the quality of the food but also by the atmosphere and décor. The food and the setting combine to create the experience. Cell groups are influenced by their settings, too. If a group meets in a church...

Practicing Discipleship

by | Jun 10, 2010 | Uncategorized

by Steve Cordle As we have said in this week’s blogs, one of the most important decisions you will make about your cell ministry is what will constitute a cell. That is because what you practice in the cell will shape your people’s concept of what it means to follow...

The Leader’s Posture of Listening Prayer

by | Apr 15, 2010 | Uncategorized

by Steve Cordle Taking time for group members to pray together during a cell meeting is indispensable. Yet, I’d like to consider another less-visible form of prayer that also brings power to the cell: the leader in listening prayer during the meeting. During our last...