Long Lost Friend

by | May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized

By Michelle Geoffrey, cell pastor at www.celebrationchurch.org Over the years, I have had many friends move away. When they are leaving, we cry and hug. We discuss how we will stay in touch and remain the closest of friends. I will bet that you can guess what happens...

Urgent and Important

by | May 7, 2024 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, founding pastor of Crossroads. “Don’t let the urgent crowd out the important.” That long-standing leadership maxim an important reminder to pastors of cell-based churches. Pastors have to juggle many urgent demands on a weekly basis. Group ministry is...

Small Groups: Church’s Heartbeat

by | May 6, 2024 | Uncategorized

by Timo Barbosa, Catalyst Communities – Brazil, IG @thimoteobarbosa Small Groups occur during the week (out-of-site), so they can often become “out-of-mind.” However, as leaders, it’s our responsibility to protect them properly. These small...

Protecting the Cell

by | May 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

By Joel Comiskey, Myths and Truths of the Cell ChurchWe hear a lot about rogue viruses and the dangers of AI. You most likely have active protection if you have a computer or cell phone. Have you had someone try to scam you? Hackers and computer thieves are...

The Lord’s Supper in the Houses?

by | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv The first Christians had no permanent buildings. Instead, they carried out all activities in house churches. These activities included worship, teaching, and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. So, should cell groups do the...

Community in the Body of Christ

by | May 1, 2024 | Uncategorized

By Ralph Neighbour Jr., Where Do We Go From Here  Why did they have to wait? Could not the Holy Spirit have come upon them right away? No. Something had to happen first: they had to become bonded into a community. Meanwhile, God’s Spirit was patiently poised in...