Everything Through Cells

by | Nov 19, 2012 | Uncategorized

by Jeff Tunnell One great hindrance to a denominational or independent cell-based church is the myriad of “other” ministry opportunities that come along. Whether offered by the denominational leadership (maybe even required) or presented by an attendee of...

Overcoming Denominational Obstacles

by | Nov 18, 2012 | Uncategorized

by Joel Comiskey We know that many denominational churches have become exemplary cell churches. Yet, to reach that point, they had to overcome certain denominational obstacles. Positively, they succeeded in key areas: Lazer-like focus: Denominations have their own...

Cell Church and Denominations

by | Nov 15, 2012 | Uncategorized

by Mario Vega Elim church was born as a traditional church. It made its transition to become a cell church after its first nine years and at that time, it had a few branch churches. A year later all of the branch churches also made their transition to become cell...

Local Autonomy and Denominational Diversity

by | Nov 13, 2012 | Uncategorized

by Jim Wall In order for a cell-based church to thrive within a denominational context, the denomination has to allow the local church to develop its own ministry structures; i.e. local autonomy. Unfortunately, that often isn’t enough. I was in a denomination...

Focusing on the Principles–not the Container

by | Nov 12, 2012 | Uncategorized

by Bill Mellinger, pastor of Crestline First Baptist, a church in transition Crestline First Baptist is a member of Transformation Ministries. This association of churches with a historic Baptist tradition operates with a congregational model of church order. That...