What Can Denominations Do?

by Jim Wall This week we are pondering the question, “What can denominations do to support cell-based churches within their ranks?” The answer to that question is myriad. Denominational leaders can choose to value diverse styles of ministry at the local...

Dear Overseer

A note to a denominational overseer from a new cell Pastor: As I have begun restructuring this congregation into a cell-based ministry, I certainly need your support and wisdom. I recognize that our Savior has placed you as my direct supervisor and with you backing...

Denominations and Change

by Joel Comiskey Denominations are like giant ocean freight ships. They take a long time to turn. Think of the Titanic. The Titanic’s size didn’t allow it to avoid the iceberg. A speed boat could have easily avoided the iceberg but not a large ship. Peter...

Denominations and High School Reunions

by Brian Kannel, lead pastor of York Alliance Church Next year is my 20th high school reunion. (Insert here: All comments about how either young I am, or old I am, based on your perspective, followed by either a slightly patronizing smile or a slightly overconfident...

Denominations and the Cell Church

by Angel Manuel Hernández Gutiérrez The denominations have emerged from a great variety of circumstances and every cell church has some kind of origins, unless it covers it up or re-invents its history. All that we are, we owe to someone who went before us–just...