JCG is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to helping complete the great commission in this century by providing resources and coaching to plant new cell churches and transition existing churches to cell-based ministry. In 2002, Joel Comiskey and Ross Lindsay, a tax lawyer who took Comiskey’s cell church course at Columbia International University, saw the need for a non-profit cell church organization and began the process of making it a reality. Along with Dr. Lindsay, Rob Campbell and Steve Cordle joined the team in 2003. In 2008 JCG welcomed Jeff Tunnell and Mario Vega to form part of the JCG team. Some key goals of JCG is to:
- Establish a first-class web presence
- Start a publishing arm called CCS Publishing
- Offer cell coaching to pastors
- Support cell churches and cell church pastors in poorer, developing countries through sending short-term mission groups as well as cell church consultants and trainers
If you’d like to contribute financially to JCG press the “Donate” button below or click here for information about how to send a check or wire money. If you’re interested in publishing one of the CCS Publishing Books in another language, click here.
Joel Comiskey
Joel Comiskey (Ph.D. Fuller Seminary) is an internationally recognized cell church coach and consultant. Joel has written best selling books on the worldwide cell group movement. He served as a missionary with the C&MA in Quito, Ecuador, planted a cell church in Southern California, and now coaches pastors in cell-based ministry. He also teaches as an adjunct professor at Tozer Theological Seminary. Joel and his wife, Celyce, have three daughters and live in Moreno Valley , California. Check out Comiskey’s web site, resume, or doctrinal statement.
Mario Vega
Mario Vega is a pastor and writer. He began his pastoral ministry in 1980 and, in 1997, assumed the general direction of Misión Cristiana Elim, along with its 145 branches in El Salvador and worldwide. He has shared the gospel in Russia, France, Germany, Brazil, and the United States. He is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the most prominent intellectuals in the evangelical Christian world in Latin America. He is the author of books such as “Reflections on the Truth,” “The Servant of Restoration,” and “Go to the Great City,” among others. He was awarded the “Sun of Justice” prize by the Evangelical University of El Salvador in 2011.
In the 1990s, upon learning about him and his work, Dr. Juan S. Boonstra of the program”The Hour of Reformation” stated, “He is a promise for the cause of our Lord in Latin America. Although still relatively young, he has demonstrated enviable theological competence from every point of view. The logic of his presentation is similar to that used by the eminent John Calvin in ‘The Institutes of the Christian Religion’ fiery in his condemnation of error, but always lucid in explaining the truth.”
Mario Vega is a columnist for one of the main newspapers in El Salvador and the General Director of the Christian Radio and Television Corporation, a conglomerate that includes six radio stations and a television channel. Check out: www.elim.org.sv
Rob Campbell
My wife, Susan, and I have been married for 37 years and have lived in Wimberley, Texas, for 36 years. Susan taught for fifteen years in private and public schools. We have two daughters, who are married, and have four grandchildren.
After ten years of youth ministry, my family and I began Cypress Creek Church (www.cypresscreekchurch.com) Wimberley (January 10, 1993). I served as senior pastor for 27 years and passed the baton of leadership on January 12, 2020. From August 2019 until the end of 2023, I was the Director of Development for Earth Mission, based in Myanmar (www.earth-mission.org). I have served as a Trustee on the Wimberley ISD School Board (President) for nearly six years.
Currently, I serve as the Director of Mission Advancement at Makarios with ministry outposts in the Dominican Republic and Uganda (www.makdr.org). I also enjoy and participate in ministry coaching and consulting. Further, I am a realtor and am grateful for the numerous opportunities to minister to others in this role.
Having traveled to 38 countries, I enjoy experiencing other cultures and expanding my worldview. I oversee the hunting operation at the family ranch in New Braunfels, Texas. I hunt, fish, read, and do my best to be an honorable husband, dad, and Papa. I am imperfect, simple, and an ordinary guy.
Steve Cordle
Dr. Steve Cordle is the Executive Director of The River Network International, a non-profit dedicated to starting and strengthening churches worldwide. The River Network strategically partners with The Global Methodist Church in church multiplication. He is also the Founding Pastor of Crossroads Church, a cell-based congregation with four worship locations in the Pittsburgh metro area.
He is the author of three books: The Church in Many Houses, Hear It, See It, Risk It, and A Jesus-Shaped Life.
Steve was named Outstanding Doctoral Alumnus at United Theological Seminary and won the Denman Award for evangelism. He authored the Church Multiplication Strategic Plan for the Global Methodist Church. Cordle is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended high school in Brussels, Belgium, where he came to faith in Christ.
In his spare time, Steve likes to play softball, run, play classical piano, and cheer on any Pittsburgh sports team.
Cordle is a graduate of Wittenberg University (BME), Asbury Theological Seminary (MDiv), and United Theological Seminary (DMin).
Steve and his wife Linda have three grown sons, three daughters-in-love, and five grandchildren. https://xr.church
Jeff Tunnell
Jeff Tunnell is Pastor Emeritus of Big Bear Christian Center, a church in a mountain community of 5,700 (24,000 in the surrounding area). To complete his 28-year pastorate, he led a 3-year pastoral leadership transition, setting in Rob Hastings as the Lead Pastor.
Jeff now works with our blogging team, coordinating four experienced cell church leaders and authors.
Jeff has been married to Peggy since 1978, is the father of four, and grandfather of 14.
In March 2014, Jeff joined The Mom & Dad Project, a Family Resource Center specializing in parenting education in Big Bear Lake, California. As the Nurturing Families Program Manager, he supports staff and clients in various Nurturing Programs and facilitates classes for the wonderful moms and dads in the community.
Jeff says, “Strong families build strong communities!”
Celyce Comiskey
Celyce Comiskey earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing and a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care (BIOLA University). Celyce and Joel were missionaries with the Christian and Missionary Alliance for eleven years in Ecuador. She is now a spiritual director to women and part of the adjunct faculty at BIOLA University. She continues to travel with Joel.
Aaron Lemuel de la Torre
Aaron Lemuel de la Torre is a pastor at Iglesia Bautista de la Comunidad in Hidalgo, Texas, www.comunidadiglesia.com.
Timo Barbosa
Timo Barbosa is a dedicated ministry leader passionate about empowering churches to cultivate vibrant, relational discipleship through Small Groups. With years of experience in shepherding diverse congregations, Timo’s leadership style emphasizes community building, biblical growth, and multiplying disciples. His heart for ministry is deeply rooted in seeing people connect authentically, grow spiritually, and serve passionately. His leadership is marked by a commitment to Ephesians 4:12-13, where he believes in equipping the saints for the work of ministry, and he thrives in building teams that embody this mission.
Married to Ina and father to Habacuque, Miqueias, and Hadassa, Timo is also the driving force behind Catalyst Community, a ministry devoted to engaging churches and leaders in fulfilling the Great Commission, Great Commandment, and Great Collaboration. He thrives on seeing churches come together in unity, mission, and love.
Check out @thimoteobarbosaat