Grace-driven Ministry

by | May 17, 2009 | Uncategorized

I just got back from a ministry trip in New Jersey to celebrate the 5th year anniversary of Grace Christian Church (pastor Jeff Barbieri). I met with the cell leaders on Saturday night and preached on Sunday. Jeff and I excitedly talked about his equipping track. He...

The Leader’s Spiritual Preparation

by | May 14, 2009 | Uncategorized

by Mario Vega Adequate leadership preparation is the key behind a successful cell meeting. This preparation is not only about the cell message, but in the spiritual preparation required to minister to others. Prayer is a key factor. Fervent prayer is critical for...

Invite!

by | May 13, 2009 | Uncategorized

by Jeff Tunnell                           www.bigbearchristiancenter.org Following Joel’s blog from earlier this week and congratulating Liz Lynberg, let’s talk about inviting people to the cell meeting.  Both testimonies in Monday’s blog demonstrate...

All Play!

by | May 12, 2009 | Uncategorized

by Steve Cordle One of the great strengths of cell ministry is that it can involve every believer, not just a select percentage with specific gifts. How intentional can you be about mobilizing everyone in a group? One practical way to do this is to enlist each member...

Cell Ministry at Monterey Church

by | May 11, 2009 | Uncategorized

I’m privileged to coach some first-class pastors. Most of them are lead pastors and a few of them are cell champions, serving as associates alongside the lead pastor. Elizabeth Lynberg is one of those cell champions who God raised up from within the cell...