The Serving Church & The Donkey

by | Apr 4, 2017 | Uncategorized

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com There’s an unusual thought contained in Rusaw and Swanson’s The Externally Focused Church that I liked.  This thought might give you a glimpse into my jaded humor.  Nonetheless, let me establish the context of said thought....

A False Choice

by | Apr 3, 2017 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org The early church in the book of Acts was a close community. Very close: – They saw each other daily (Acts 2:46) – They ate together in each others’ homes (Acts 2:46-47) – They shared and supported each other...

Reach Out to Grow Closer

by | Apr 2, 2017 | Uncategorized

By Joel Comiskey, pastoral coaching available here (free first session available for those interested in receiving coaching) There’s been a debate raging in the small group world for 50 years. Some people contend that small groups should be open and outward...

God Uses Weak Vessels in Cell Leadership

by | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized

By Robert Lay, Cell Church Ministry Brazil, www.celulas.com.br God can use any vessel to lead a cell. I think by using the term “leader” we scare people off from group ministry. Why? Because when people think of a leader, they often imagine an extrovert, outspoken...

Be Fruitful

by | Mar 29, 2017 | Uncategorized

By Noel Navarro One of the great challenges today is to go from being a consumer of faith to a fruitful Christian. The life connected to Jesus does not focus  on “how much we can receive” but on “how much we can give. ” Receiving is not wrong...

God Uses the Weak

by | Mar 29, 2017 | Uncategorized

By Noel Navarro [I, Joel Comiskey, am pleased to present Noel Navarro. Noel is  married, 37 years old, and  originally from Cuba. He completed his theological education in Brazil, where he met his wife  Adriana. After serving seven years as a pastor in Brazil, he came...