When Less is Better

by Freddy Noble Many churches and pastors sustain the wrong idea that if they have a lot of activities in their calendars, that is an indication of progress.  Very often churches fill their calendars with programs and activities for everyone. The reality, however, is...

Things Which Matter Most

by Jeff Tunnell Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. Goethe Leadership principles instruct us: It is easier to say “No” when there is a greater “Yes!”. Establishing our values on cell ministry and the desired results of...

Learning to say NO

by Joel Comiskey I’m convinced that learning to say no is one of the most important principles in the cell church. There are one million good things that will come knocking—even pounding—on your church door. These are well-intentioned programs by well-intentioned...

Concentrating on One Thing

by Mario Vega, https://www.elim.org.sv/ Before adopting the cell model, the Elim church did a lot of evangelistic ministry and activities. We as the youth of the church were the ones who dedicated our time to these efforts. The desire to reach the lost was so strong...

Sharpen Your Focus

by Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Years ago the measure of a church was how many ministries it offered — the more the better. Not so today. We recognize that people have a limited amount of time, and so we need to focus on what is most essential. For the...

Concentration:  Build Teams

  By Rob Campbell (Senior Pastor) and Michele Gooch (Intergenerational Network Pastor), www.cypresscreekchurch.com www.cypresscreekchurch.com Nearly thirteen years ago, Cypress Creek Church constructed a building with the help of some well-known architects.  In...