by billmellinger | Apr 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Pastor Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist; www.crestlinefbc.com Don’t most of us realize that one of the best things we can do when we are depressed is to go serve someone else? Don’t we also understand how much better we feel when we get some exercise? Our...
by Rob Campbell | 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....
by Steve Cordle | 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...
by joelcomiskey | 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...
by robertlay | 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...
by noelnavarro | 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...
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