The Cell Is The Church

Robert Lay, Brazil cell church, www.celulas.com.br This statement raised a lot of discussion at the beginning of the cell movement here in Brazil. Churches had many small groups and different laudable goals, but they were never as important as the main Sunday service....

Shepherd to Shepherd King

By Andrew Kirk, Director of Generation 2 generation, www.G2Mandate.org, and host of Radical Lifestyle Podcast: www.youtube.com/RadicalLifestyle The role of a “shepherd” is rarely defined, so we imagine shepherding in various forms. We have images in our head like a...

Prioritizing What Happens Outside the Meeting

By Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Leading a small group is not just a commitment; it’s a vital role in the church.  A wise, healthy small group leader is not alone but has a team—preferably a host/hostess, a prayer leader, and...

Delegated Authority 

By Steve Cordle, https://xr.church/ “What do I need to do to become a group leader?”  The apprentice of the group I lead recently asked me that question. I explained the equipping track to him and encouraged him to get started. Even though he knew how to lead a...