Why plant?

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.orgWhen I set out to plant our church 30 years ago, I was asked, “Why plant new churches? Don’t we already have enough? Let’s strengthen the churches we have.”It’s a fair question, and I answer it differently today than I did...

Transitioning to Cells

By Robert Lay, Cell Church Ministry Brazil, www.celulas.com.br In the first place, you have to decide what type of Church you want to be–a Church WITH cells or a CELL Church. The first choice just adds cells as another plate to the buffet of programs, retaining...

Prepare for the Marathon

By Michelle Geoffrey, cell pastor at www.celebrationchurch.org So many times in the church we want quick fixes.  We see people struggling and want to find a solution.  As pastors, we want to develop programs or sermons that can move people from where they...

Training

By Nick Garrett, missionary with Divergent Global Network, AustraliaThe importance of ‘Equipping’ is a consistent message in cell church circles. This is no different down-under where I come from. Every Monday evening for 90 minutes senior leader Carl meets via...