Do It the Right Way: Start with a Pilot Group

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.svWhen we at Elim church made the decision to become a cell church, we did so following our own intuition. We did not have the privilege of being advised to make a better transition. The only two elements we used were: first, the formation...

Values and Vision (Part Two)

By Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Last week, I discussed core values and cited this definition from Jim Collins (Author of Built to Last): Core values are a small set of guiding principles; the organism’s essential and enduring tenets;...

Explain less, demonstrate more

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.orgTo transition to cell ministry successfully, the lead pastor needs to start a group. Ideally, it should be the church’s first cell group. It is unlikely that a church can thrive in cell ministry if the senior pastor does not lead...

Values and Vision

By Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor, www.cypresscreekchurch.comThis week, the JCG bloggers are emphasizing values and vision.  I trust my contribution will help.I like the following definition of core values from Jim Collins (Author of Built to Last):Core values are a...

Before Starting the Transition

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.svBefore beginning the transition to cell church ministry, the Elim Church was already a dynamic, revived, and growing church. A very cohesive and passionate team of deacons, deaconesses and elders had been formed. Pastors were young and...