When a group leader falls

by Steve Cordle I will follow Rob Campbell’s excellent example today and ask a question so that we might learn from one another. It’s a question no pastor likes to think on, but most likely we will all face it at some point: Q: When a group leader falls...

Leadership Lessons

by Rob Campbell www.cypresscreekchurch.com John Maxwell is well known for the following quote:  “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”  It’s true, isn’t it? I’m wondering– what leadership lessons are near and true to your...

Jesus and the Multitudes

I’m writing here from the Kansas City, MO airport, and I’m tired–but happy. I’ve had a whirlwind speaking ministry here. It started at a Southern Baptist church on Friday night. Kevin Wood is the pastor. I first met Kevin in Prague when I did a...

The Value of Numbers

by Mario Vega Goals are essential in order to have cells multiplying. Since we started our work we began to establish clear goals for each zone pastor. But, targets are meaningless if you don’t know where you are standing at a present time. For this reason, it soon...

Sheep Care

by Steve Cordle   In John 21 the risen Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?” Peter (perhaps sadly) responds, “You know I do”. Jesus then re-commissions Peter: “Take care of my sheep”. Three years earlier Jesus had called Peter to...

Invitation Power

by Rob Campbell www.cypresscreekchurch.com Joel’s post yesterday was about “invitation power.”  It is my belief that there is great power in an invite.  “Follow me…”  “Take up your cross daily and follow me…” ...