Nothing New Here

by Jeff Tunnell When I say “Nothing New Here” it is a double-edged sword, or statement.  First, I am saying that we should not allow any NEW thing to compete with cell systems and their continuance.  Second, most of what follows was in last week’s...

NO is a Blessed Word in Cell Ministry

by Joel Comiskey I came in contact with one “cell church” several years ago that was adding programs in the name of “strenthening the cell ministry.” The pastor was simply unaware of the danger of mixing cells and programs. In one sense,...

Three steps for transitioning and integration

by Mario Vega Pastor Roberto Lay, who runs an excellent instruction program on the cell model in Brazil, sums up the issue of transition and integration in a way that, up to now, I think is the most clear and practical. For Roberto Lay three steps should lead to...

Transitioning at Crestline First Baptist

by Bill Mellinger, lead pastor of Crestline First Baptist Church Joel has asked me to do a guest blog. Since he is our coach, I try to listen do what he says.  Seriously, I am honored to share our journey of “integration” with you. I have been on an...

Seeing through a Different Lens

by Michael Sove To me the biggest problem in transition is helping the people see through a different lens.  People have been taught that the answer to every problem is a program.  Programs aren’t bad things in and of themselves.  The program was initiated to...