Do We Love One Another More And More?

by | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Bill Mellinger, www.crestlinefbc.com Our love for the Lord motivates us to love one another. And our love for one another is Christ’s command. John 13:34-35 NIV – “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one...

The Race and Your Eyes

by | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com This month, the blog contributors are answering this question: What are key Biblical passages you have as your focus in mobilizing and growing cells and why?  Which passages /verses inspire you personally to stay focused and...

The “with Him” principle

by | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org The biblical ministry principle that has guided me more than any other is this: “There is no discipleship without relationship.” Jesus’ command was to go make disciples. He did not say to go build a church (he said he would take...

Christ’s Last Words to His Disciples

by | Sep 8, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Joel Comiskey, check out: Facilitate This month we’re sharing key verses and passages that talk about small group ministry. I’m glad we’re doing this because the Bible, unlike tradition, is the foundation for our faith and life. But I also think Scripture must...

Groups stretch us

by | Sep 6, 2019 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org Many years ago I started one of the first groups ever in our church. At the initial meeting I laid out some of the ground rules: “In this group, we’re going to be real with each other. It’s not just a meeting. If you have a need...