Word and Spirit

by Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv Some people stop attending church because they think they know the Bible, are tired of routine singing, and don’t want to give their tithe and offerings. With regard to listening to sermons, to some extent they might be right if...

How Doners Get Done

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com It would be a fallacy to think that “Doners” will “get done” only in the context of a traditional church. “Doners” have and will be a reality in cell churches, house churches, and more. I have experienced “Doners” in my...

Deal with the Dones: Let’s Listen

By Bill Mellinger, Crestline First Baptist Many of us have talked to people who have decided to leave the church. Some have told us that they are “Done with organized religion.” According to sociologists Packard and Hope, active church members want to do...

How to Keep the Dones

by Joel Comiskey A pastor who I’m coaching recently shared a story of a member who announced he was done with the church. Jim, a godly member and faithful tither, announced that he was leaving the church during a prayer meeting.  Before Jim announced he was...

Connecting People from Cell to Celebration

by Robert Lay, Cell Church Ministry Brazil In a cell church, sometimes it is really hard to convince people to come to Sunday service. The cell offers them all they think they need. In the cell they have friendship, shelter, spiritual guidance and support. It is...