Why equipping?

By Joel Comiskey, check out Joel’s equipping track Ralph Neighbor, the guru of cell church ministry, is fond of saying Theology breeds methodology. I don’t want to do anything that isn’t biblical. I believe you feel the same way. So why have an equipping track in your...

Training course for new disciples

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv When Paul instructed the Corinthians on the subject of the Lord’s Supper, he did so with the following words: “For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took...

Continuing Education

By Michelle Geoffrey, cell pastor at www.celebrationchurch.org Have you ever tried to put together furniture or a child’s toy with no instructions? How many times have you been given a task to do with no specifics? Do you ever feel like you would like to do something...

More than Explaining

by Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org A cell-based church puts the ministry into the hands of the people. But we can’t put the ministry into their hands without training them to know how to fulfill it. Ephesians 4:11-12 instructs leaders to equip the people: So...

Practical Thoughts on Developing Disciples

By Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Consider these three components regarding discipleship: Experiential Discipleship through Community Groups“Small groups are the natural place for Christians to learn to serve others—both inside and outside...