Fanatics for Encouragement

By Joel Comiskey, check out  coaching  The wife of one of the leaders I coached privately told me that her husband easily becomes introspective and discouraged without compliments. “Encouragement is his love language,” she told me. “Right now he’s receiving very...

Promotions in the Cell Structure

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv The cell work structure in some churches is hierarchical. It goes from the leader to the coaches, up to the zone pastor, and then arrives at district pastor. The promotion in this scheme occurs through merit. The best leaders are...

First Things First

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  “God has called me to be a pastor!” More than a few people have told me that over the years. I am always pleased to hear it, yet not all who have said the words have gone on to become a pastor. Some want the role “pastor,” but...

Building Disciples Through Cypress Creek Church

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Cypress Creek Church focuses on these three components regarding discipleship: Experiential Discipleship through Community Groups “Small groups are the natural place for Christians to learn to serve others—both inside and...

Can You Skip a Step?

Michelle Geoffrey, cell pastor at www.celebrationchurch.org My niece, Elizabeth, just graduated Kindergarten!  Not only did she complete her first year of school, but she was also awarded the top “Academic Excellence Award” in her whole class.  As I watched her...