Cells Outside the Church Building

By Robert Lay, Cell Church Ministry Brazil, www.celulas.com.br To begin with, there were no church buildings in the early days. They started after Constantine, in the fourth century. My wife and I went several times to Italy assisting churches in transitioning to...

The Blessings of Being a Host

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv God blesses the ministry of the host and hostess. When the book of Hebrews mentions that “some have unwittingly entertained angels”(Hebrews 13: 2), the writer of Hebrews is referring to unusual experiences that host may have....

We Are Family

Michelle Geoffrey, cell pastor at www.celebrationchurch.org A few years ago, a young lady joined my Cell Group that was just getting out of a really bad relationship.  Let’s call her Jane. Jane was kicked out of the home where she was staying with only the...

Bridging the Gap

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org “Karen” hosted a cell group I led. Although she was anxious to grow spiritually in community, her husband, “Frank,” was not. So I was not surprised that when our group gathered at her house, Frank made it a point to work late and...

A God Who Makes House Calls

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Acts 5:42 and Acts 20:20 are two key scriptures regarding places of worship.  The early church gathered at the Temple and in homes.  Jesus modeled this during his earthly ministry.  The church where you attend or serve may...

Hospitality in House to House Ministry

By Joel Comiskey, check out: Facilitate We’ve lived in Moreno Valley long enough to see myriads of houses constructed. As I’ve passed by the new tracks of homes, I’ve often dreamed of the day when those homes are used for a dual purpose: for normal living and to reach...